Description
Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 residents, it is the largest and most diverse city in NSW, spread across 54 suburbs. Blacktown City is vibrant, dynamic and multicultural, home to a large First Nations community and people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.
About Kids' Early Learning
Kids Early Learning is a Child Safe Organisation committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety, wellbeing and rights of all children. We have zero tolerance for child abuse or harm. We are guided by the paramountcy principle, meaning the safety, rights and best interests of children are the primary consideration in all decisions, actions and practices and take precedence over all other considerations.
All applicants must demonstrate a strong commitment to child safe practices and an ability to uphold children's safety, rights and wellbeing in their professional conduct and decision-making. These processes are undertaken in accordance with the NSW Child Safe Standards, legislative requirements, and Kids Early Learning's commitment to maintaining a strong child safe culture.
About The Opportunity
We are looking for dedicated and experienced Child Care OSHC Assistants to join our vibrant team at the following services:
* Kids' Early Learning Colyton OSHC – 2 permanent, full‐time positions
* Kids' Early Learning Nirimba Fields OSHC – permanent, full‐time position
* Kids' Early Learning Eastern Creek OSHC – term contract, full‐time for up to 11 months
In this fulfilling role, you will work split shifts (AM and PM) 35 hours per week, helping to create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Essential Qualifications and Experience
* Experience in the Early Childhood Field
* Certificate III in Children's Services
* Completion of Child Protection Course CHCPRT025 – Identify and report children and young people at risk
* Current certificate HLTAID009 – Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
* Current certificate HLTAID012 – Provide First Aid in an education and care setting or Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management Training certificate that meets requirements of the Education and Care Services National Law 2010 and Education and Care Services National Regulation 2018
* Working with Children Check clearance valid for paid work
Desirable
* Current class C driver's licence
* Computer literate
* Demonstrated commitment to customer service
* Ability to work within a team environment
Remuneration and Benefits
* Entry level salary starts at $1,197.30 per week
* 35 hour working week
* Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12 % employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs
Our Commitment to Safety
Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre‐employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing. We are a child‐safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.
This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check.
Inclusiveness Statement
Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.
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