Service Leader

Camp Australia Pty Ltd; Penrith City Council; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Discounts on children’s services up to

Bonuses up to $2000/year

Wellbeing days

Employee Assistance Program

Career growth and funded development

Group training and regional meetings

Local specialists support

Job summary

Camp Australia Pty Ltd in Penrith, NSW is seeking an enthusiastic childcare professional to design engaging, safe programs for primary-aged children and to build strong relationships with families and schools. The role includes preparing healthy snacks, planning activities, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

You will join a supportive team, with a permanent contract and opportunities for funded development, wellbeing days, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare with strong relationship-building skills.
• Completed or working towards a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain)
• Availability from 6:30 am - 8:30 am and 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Valid Child Protection training Certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program.
• Plan exciting daily activities for primary-aged children.
• Prepare and serve delicious, healthy snacks.
• Build meaningful relationships with children, families, and the local school community.

Skills

Relationship-building

Childcare engagement

Education

Childcare Diploma or equivalent

Job description

At Camp Australia, children are at the centre of everything we do, guiding their growth before school, after school, and during the holidays. At our service in Penrith you’ll lead a passionate team of educators dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming space where children can relax, have fun, and flourish.

In this role, you’ll design and maintain an engaging, safe, and compliant program. Plan exciting daily activities for primary-aged Children. Prepare and serve delicious, healthy snacks, and build meaningful relationships with children, families, and the local school community.

BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

• We’ve been approved to offer the ECEC Worker Retention Grant. This means you’ll receive an increase on top of your award hourly rate..
• Partnered with Flare Benefits for exclusive savings on fuel, groceries, tech, fashion, dining, entertainment, and more!
• Job security with a permanent contract, up to 95% discounts for your children’s services, and family/friend discounts.
• Competitive rates, split shift & laundry allowance, plus performance bonuses up to $2000/year.
• Wellbeing days, birthday surprises, and paid parental leave.
• Access to a top Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career growth, funded development, and first access to internal roles.
• Strong support through paid 1:1s, regional meetings, online learning, and local specialists.

OUR VALUES

Our values,Courage, Gratitude, Respect, Joy, and Belonging, guide everything we do and ensure a culture where everyone thrives.

ABOUT YOU

• Enthusiastic, engaging approach to childcare with strong relationship-building skills.
• Completed or working towards a childcare-related Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma certificates (or willingness to obtain).
• National Child Safety Training (or willingness to obtain)
• Availability from 6:30 am - 8:30 am and 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
• Valid Child Protection training Certificate and Food Safety Supervisor Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

At Camp Australia, child safety and wellbeing are our highest priorities.
We are a child safe organisation, committed to creating inclusive, supportive environments where every child feels safe, respected and empowered. We have zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm, and all our staff share the responsibility of upholding our strong child safeguarding culture.

Location: Penrith, NSW