Child Care Assistant – Year-Round Care
Summary of the position:
- Permanent Position – working 13 hours per week (Mondays & Tuesdays)
- Commencing at $421.85 per week hour + 12% superannuation
- Flexible Working Hours with availability between: NSW School Terms – 6:30am–9:00am & 3:00pm–7:00pm and NSW School Holidays – 7:00am–7:00pm
About the opportunity:
We are seeking a passionate and flexible Child Care Assistant to join our Children’s Services team on a permanent part-time 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.
The successful applicant will succeed in this position by meeting the following 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
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work individually and collaboratively as part of a professional team
What we can offer you:
Located on Sydney’s southern fringe, Wollondilly Shire Council spans 2,560 km² of natural bushland, scenic waterways, and vibrant, welcoming communities.
Delivering exceptional, high-performing services to our community is fundamental to what we do. We continuously seek opportunities to strengthen our service delivery across and require experienced and qualified professionals to join us in Making Wollondilly even better, together. We actively cultivate a positive and supportive work environment, providing a variety of benefits to support, reward and actively engage our workforce including;
- 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 programs
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
Want to find out more?
Further Information: Alana Cortes, Team Leader Children’s Services, 4677 1100
Applications Close: 5:00pm Monday 23 February 2026
Join us in Making Wollondilly even better together!
Only applications received via Council’s online recruitment platform 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.
