Child Care OSHC Aide x 4

Blacktown City Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent/term contract option

Ongoing training and development

Fitness Passport access

Wellbeing programs

12% superannuation

Job summary

Blacktown City Council is hiring an Child Care OSHC Aide to support daily operations of the outside school hours care service. You will set up activities, supervise children, monitor wellbeing and help maintain a safe, engaging environment before and after school.

Work aligns with school hours (6:30am–9:30am and 2:00pm–6:00pm). A caring, reliable candidate joins a supportive team, contributing to positive daily experiences for children and families.

Qualifications

• Previous experience caring for children preferred.
• Ability to set up and supervise activities.
• Commitment to safety and wellbeing.
• Good communication with parents and carers.

Responsibilities

• Set up and pack away activities and equipment.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor play.
• Monitor children's wellbeing and respond to needs.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organised spaces.
• Record keeping and liaising with families.

Skills

Supervision of children

Safety awareness

Communication with families

Team collaboration

Job description

Serve with purpose. Grow through community.

Be part of the moments that shape a child's day. Every day, you welcome children into a safe and engaging environment where they can play, build friendships and grow in confidence before and after school. At Kids Early Learning you help create positive experiences that children and families can rely on, supporting them through Outside School Hours Care (6:30am - 9:30am and 2:00pm - 6:00pm).

As an Child Care OSHC Aide, you support the Service Coordinator with the daily operation of the service. You set up and pack away activities and equipment, supervise children during indoor and outdoor play, and help maintain clean, safe and organised spaces. You monitor children's wellbeing, respond to their needs and contribute to programs that support their learning, development and participation.

You work closely with children, families and colleagues to provide consistent care and support. You help maintain records, follow health and safety requirements, communicate with parents and contribute to an environment where children feel secure, included and supported throughout the day.

This role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on children's daily experiences while working in a rewarding Outside School Hours Care setting. You join a supportive team, build your skills through ongoing learning and development, and enjoy hours that fit around the school day.

If you are reliable, caring and enjoy working with children, this role could be a great fit. We are looking for someone who likes being involved, builds positive relationships with children and contributes to a fun, safe and engaging environment.

At Blacktown City Council, good people make great teams, and great teams build great cities. Here, you will find the stability and support to keep growing, along with:

• a secure, permanent, full-time or a term contact, full-time role for up to 6 months with one of Australia's largest councils
• an entry level salary commencing at $1,371.62 per week
• 12% superannuation and competitive leave entitlements
• ongoing training and development support
• access to Fitness Passport, social clubs and wellbeing programs.

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

For more detail on this opportunity, click here to view or download the position description.

Contact officer: Serena Quigley on 9839 6868

Internal ref: BCC1909, BCC2037 (Term contract, full-time for up to 6 months), BCC2034 and BCC2098