Childcare assistant - year-round care (casual)

Child Care Assistant – Year-Round Care

Summary of the position

Casual opportunities available:

• From $40.56 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
• 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.

Requirements

• 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

Safety and Background Checks

At Wollondilly Shire Council, the safety and well‐being of children is our highest priority. 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

• 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 programmes
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

Further Information

Alana Cortes, Team Leader Children's Services, 4677 1100

Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 15th June 2026

Apply

Only applications received via Council's online recruitment platform will 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.

Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!