About Orange City Council

Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 500 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.

We are currently keen to hear from people who would be interested in joining our child care team on a casual basis. We offer a range of nurturing child care, pre-school and out of school hours options - each with its own unique characteristics, opening times and philosophy.

Positions Available

Casual Early Childhood Teacher - Grade 9, Starting at $55.73 per hour (including casual loading)

• A recognized Early Childhood Teaching Degree
• Current BOSTES Teacher Accreditation and Teacher Number
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to coach, mentor and manage staff
• To view the full Position Description please click here (this link will work on Council's website)

Casual Diploma Trained Educator - Grade 6, Starting at $42.90 per hour (including casual loading)

• A Diploma in Education and Care
• To view the full Position Description please click here (this link will work on Council's website)

Casual Certificate III Educator - Starting at Grade 3, $36 per hour (including casual loading)

• A Certificate III in Education and Care
• To view the full Position Description please click here (this link will work on Council's website)

Casual Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators - Cert III or Diploma

• Certificate III in Education and Care or Diploma in School Age Education and Care or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (We are also interested if you are working towards, have equivalent experience and/or equivalent qualifications)
• Ability to work out of school hours (i.e. 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm) and/or vacation care during school holidays.

What can Council offer You?

• Time off across the Christmas/New Year period of at least 2 weeks
• Paid staff meetings
• Free access to EAP services for you and your family for mental health support
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
• A range of in-house and external training opportunities
• Professional career development opportunities
• Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
• Uniform allowance

Essential Requirements

All candidates must also have:

• A current Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate (HLTAID004) or equivalent
• A current NSW Working With Children Check clearance
• An ability to uphold the culture, policies, procedures and practice required in a child safe organisation

If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact peopleandculture@orange.nsw.gov.au or telephone Senior Childrens Services Coordinator, Dale Lovett on (02) 6393 8624.

Note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.