Child Care Assistant – Year Round Care

• Picton location
• Permanent Part Time - 19.5 hours
• $30.43 to $35.28 per hour + 11% Superannuation

Are you an experienced child care profession looking for more work life balance? Do you have a passion and enthusiasm for helping children develop in the years leading up to school?  Don’t wait any longer, this position could be for you!

About Council

Wollondilly Shire Council covers a Local Government Area of approximately 2,560km2 of pristine bushland, crystal clear waterways and unique towns and villages that are home to close-knit communities. We are experiencing a time of significant growth and require suitably qualified and experienced professionals to go on this exciting journey with us.

In addition to the positive and supportive work culture, there are a number of benefits and opportunities available to our employees including:

• Health and Wellbeing programs
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee Reward and Recognition Programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Staff Social activities

About the Role

We currently have vacancy in our Children Services team for an experienced Child Care Assistant on a part time basis. This role is responsible to assist in the provision of Council's quality childcare services in accordance with the National Quality Framework (NQF) and related legislation.

The successful applicant will need to demonstrate their competency for the position by meeting the following essential criteria:

• Minimum Certificate III in Children’s Service
• Over 18 years of age with a minimum of 1 year experience working with children aged 5-12 years
• 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 and Working With Children Check
• Demonstrated ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a professional team
• Ability to develop and maintain respectful relationships with external customers.
• Demonstrated basic knowledge of programming and evaluation for school age children, ensuring contribution to the section.

Further Information: Alana Cortes, Children Services Team Leader, 4677 4499.

Closing Date: 5:00pm Monday, 1 July 2024.

Don’t delay any longer, Apply Now and let’s make Wollondilly even better, together.

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via Council’s website, Wollondilly Employment Opportunities and answer the position specific selection criteria as listed in this advertisement.

Those not addressing the selection criteria will not be considered.

Preferred applicants will be required to undertake a pre-placement medical. This includes drug and alcohol screening. The preferred applicant may also be required to undertake Police Background, Credential and Bankruptcy Checks.

In accordance with the Local Government (State) Award 2020 all positions are engaged Monday to Sunday except as otherwise provided.

Wollondilly Shire Council is committed to workplace diversity.