▷ (High Salary) (Junior/Senior) Programs Assistant (Casuals)

3 weeks ago

Darwin, Australia City of Darwin Full time

See more about the role below, including the responsibilities and skills we are looking for.

(Junior/Senior) Programs Assistant (Casuals)

Darwin, Australia

Reference: 6819323

We are looking for vibrant (Junior/Senior) Programs Assistant (Casuals) to join our Library and Family Services team to deliver a broad range of children's programs and activities to Darwin's diverse community.

City of Darwin Family and Children's Services delivers the Fun Bus mobile playgroup program, Monday to Friday at different locations throughout the municipality of Darwin for families with babies to 5-year-old children. The team also provides Fun in the Parks school holiday program and children's and family activities and events. These programs are FREE, fun and an informal space where parents, carers, babies and children can come together to have fun, play and learn in a relaxed and friendly environment.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Children's Programs Officer, this role focuses on working with the Family and Children's Service team to deliver a broad range of children's programs and events for Darwin's diverse community.

To be considered for the role you will have excellent customer service skills and are passionate about providing high quality educational and play-based programs to children aged 0 to 12-year-old.

You will be required to do physical lifting of equipment and participation in outdoor activities with children and families at different locations throughout Darwin.

Mandatory requirements for the junior role:

- Hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (OCHRE)

Essential for Level 1:

- Cert II in Children Services or a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience

Essential for Level 2:

- Cert III in Children Services or equivalent qualifications and three (3) years relevant experience in children services or customer services.
- Hold and maintain a Class C driver's licence

At City of Darwin, we offer competitive remuneration with generous leave entitlements. This position is remunerated $32.5133 per hour depending on experience + casual loading or penalty rates. For full details of the role please read position description or please contact our Supervisor Family and Children's Services - Jane Collins on 0419 190 010.

The vacancy closes at 5pm on 23 October 2025

City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

The Filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure opportunity under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (CT), and s57 of the Anti- Discrimination Act 1996(NT).

As part of City of Darwin's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment (including drug & alcohol test), National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.

By 2030 we will be even bigger and better and will be known as a vibrant, creative, innovative, connected, healthy and environmentally responsible city.

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