Childcare Assistant - Year-Round Care (Casual)

Wollondilly Shire Council; Sydney; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth Learning Program

Child Safe Organisation

STAR Reward and Recognition

Educational Assistance Program

Health & Wellbeing programs

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wollondilly Shire Council in Sydney’s southern fringe is seeking passionate Childcare Assistants for Year-Round Care on a casual basis. You’ll help deliver high-quality care aligned with the NQF across Before/After School and Vacation Care programs.

Applicants must be 18+, have 1+ year experience with 5–12-year-olds, and hold First Aid, CPR, WWCC and Police Check, with flexible shifts during term time and school holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience working with children aged 5-12 years.
• Must hold First Aid and CPR certificates, WWCC and Police Check.
• Availability for NSW school term shifts 6:30–9:00 and 15:00–19:00; holidays 7:00–19:00.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with external customers.

Skills

Flexibility

Childcare experience

Communication

Education

First Aid Certificate

CPR certificate

Working with Children Check

Police Check

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?

Further Information: Sandra Glover, Coordinator Year Round Care, 4677 1100

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!

Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform be considered. To apply for this position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident, or have unlimited work rights in Australia without visa restrictions.

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.

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