Childcare Assistant - Year-Round Care (Casual)

Council Jobs; Picton; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Learning Program

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

STAR Reward and Recognition program

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Wollondilly Shire Council seeks a passionate Childcare Assistant for Year-Round Care on a casual basis. You will support high-quality care across Before & After School and Vacation Care programs, aligning with the NQF and regulatory requirements.

The role requires 18+, 1 year of childcare experience, and current First Aid, CPR, WWC, and Police checks. Shifts include 6:30–9:00am and 3:00–7:00pm during term, with extended hours during holidays.

Qualifications

• Over 18 years of age.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with children aged 5–12 years.
• Current First Aid Certificate, CPR, Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Availability to work shifts 6:30–9:00 and 3:00–7:00 during NSW Public School Terms; and 7:00–7:00 during NSW School Holidays.
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful relationships with external customers.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality child care in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and relevant legislation.
• Work across Before & After School Care and Vacation Care programs.
• Assist with safeguarding and ensuring child safety during shifts.
• Contribute to a positive, supportive environment for children and families.

Skills

Child care experience

First Aid

CPR

Working with Children Check

Police Check

Customer relationships

Job description

Childcare Assistant - Year-Round Care (Casual)

• From $45.80 per hour inclusive of casual loading, plus super.
• Flexible Working Hours with availability between: NSW School Terms - 6:30am-9:00am & 3:00pm-7:00pm and NSW School Holidays - 7:00am-7:00pm

About the opportunity:

We are seeking passionate and flexible Child Care Assistants to join our Children's Services team on a casual basis. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality child care in line with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and relevant legislation across our Before & After School Care and Vacation Care programs.

The successful applicant will succeed in this position by meeting the following criteria:

• Over 18 years of age with a minimum of 1-year experience working with children aged 5-12 years
• Current First Aid Certificate, CPR certificate, Working with Children Check and Police Check
• Available to work shifts between 6.30am - 9.00am and 3.00pm - 7.00pm during NSW Public School Terms; and shift between 7.00am - 7.00pm during NSW School Holidays.
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful relationships with external customers

At Wollondilly Shire Council, the safety and well-being of children is our highest priority. As part of the recruitment process, we carry out thorough background checks, reference checks and screening to ensure all potential employees are committed to safeguarding children and have no history of behaviour that could compromise their safety.

What we can offer you:

Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.

Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;

• Learn, develop and grow your career with our Growth Learning Program
• Work in a Child Safe Organisation
• Be acknowledged in our STAR Reward and Recognition program
• Participate in our Educational Assistance Program
• Stay connected with our Health & Wellbeing programs
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Want to find out more?

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 15th February 2027.

Please note, Council will actively review applications as they are received, prior to the advertised closing date.

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!

All positions are engaged Monday to Sunday (except otherwise stated) in accordance with the Local Government (State) Award.

Shortlisted applicants may be required to complete pre-employment checks including a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol screening), police clearance, qualification and bankruptcy verification, and a valid WWCC.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace culture. We uphold our responsibility as a child-safe organisation, dedicated to promoting and protecting the rights of children and young people. We encourage applications from First Nations peoples, individuals with disability, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We actively provide reasonable adjustments ensuring applicants are supported throughout the recruitment process.