Childcare Assistant

Fairfield City Council; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Study assistance & study leave

Wellbeing initiatives & Flu vaccine

Free onsite parking

MyLeave annual leave

Job summary

Fairfield City Council invites applications for a Child Care Assistant within BestStart Education & Care. The role supports developmental programs for children aged 0–6, ensuring EYLF and NQS-aligned activity planning.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, families and the community to deliver quality early education in a supportive environment. The position offers Grade 2 salary with progression based on competencies and performance, along with a range of staff benefits and

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care is required.
• Current Working with Children Check and child protection training are mandatory.
• First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis certificates must be up to date.
• Strong knowledge of EYLF, NQS and Education & Care National Regulations 2011.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement developmental programs for children aged 0–6 years.
• Deliver curriculum aligned with EYLF and NQS across services.
• Engage with diverse families and communities to support children's learning.

Skills

Programming skills

EYLF & NQS knowledge

Demonstrated curriculum planning

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Working with Children Check

First Aid / CPR / Anaphylaxis certifications

Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk Certificate

Child Protection Update 2023

ACECQA approved certificates

Job description

Our vision isthat ‘Every child reaches their highest potential’

If yourpassion is for early education and care, and our pedagogical vision resonateswith yours, we welcome you to join Fairfield City BestStart Education & Careon the journey to enhancing children’s lives andwork in a team who are leading by delivering best practice in the EarlyEducation and Care Sector.

Find a senseof fulfilment and enjoy being challenged to grow within your career throughprofessional development and inspirational team environments.

Fairfield City Council manages a variety ofchildren and family services including long day care, preschool, family daycare, supported playgroups, early intervention services and family support.Strong networking opportunities exist for staff who work within our services,as do internal opportunities for skill development and career progressionacross service types. Best Start, Education & Care is strongly committed toproviding opportunities for professional development including a leadershipprogram for directors, study support (including study leave and reimbursement)and secondments across the services. Comprehensive, individualised trainingplans are also available, as is consistent support from the Manager.

Fairfield City Council is seeking to employ a Child Care Assistant whois enthusiastic, has a passion for working with children and their familiesfrom diverse cultures and backgrounds, who enjoys being challenged andsupported through professional development and team environments.

ABOUT YOU:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Current Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk Certificate and Child Protection Update 2023
• Approved Child Protection Training Certificate.
• Current First Aid Certificate, Asthma Certificate, Anaphylaxis Certificate and CPR Certificate, ACECQA approved.
• Working with Children Check
• Knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and the Education & Care National Regulations 2011
• Demonstrated programming skills
• Experienced and confident in providing a developmental program and curriculum for children aged between 0 and 6 years, with incorporation of the EYLF and NQS

DESIRABLE:

• Proven experience as an effective team player
• Experience and/orpassion in working with children with additional needs and from aculturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

SALARY & EMPLOYMENTCONDITIONS:

• This position isa Grade 2, salary range is $66,630 p.a. with progression to $71,756 p.a. ondemonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $78,051 p.a.
• A uniform isprovided

Fairfield City Council offers a great working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Flexible working options
• Study assistance including up to 10 days Study Leave
• Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Enjoy additional leave benefits, including 5 days MyLeave annually
• Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years
• Additional benefits of working for Children and Family Services include:
• Accumulative sick leave (15 days per year)
• Excellent community networking opportunities
• Ongoing support, advice and information on the sector and curriculum
• Teacher Accreditation support provided with NESA-approved and trained teacher supervisors
• Salary package depending on applicant’s qualification and experience, with income progression as part of the annual appraisal processes
• Discounted access to Council’s Leisure Centres
• Strong professional development culture, dedicated focus on your personal and professional development
• Generous budgets for resources and PD
• Recognition and incentive programs for exceeding performance
• Paid First Aid & CPR refresher courses
• Paid NESA Accreditation fee and allocated NESA Supervisor
• Paid Working with children checks
• Professional development tailored to you, including coaching and mentoring online and face-to-face and additional training
• Unique accessibility to speech pathologists and Occupational therapists – We are a NDIS provider
• Management structure, a strong focus on the provision of quality education for children

CLOSING DATE:

Sunday 22 November 2026, 11:59pm.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer. As an inclusive workplace, we support reasonable workplace adjustment. If you do require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please notify us on your application form.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia, and may be required to undertake a national police clearance as part of the recruitment process.