Child Care Aide

**Job No**:BC3067**

**Location**:Blacktown, NSW**
**Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 435,000 residents, we are 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 more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $22.6 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 30,000 businesses. Working at Blacktown City Council provides widespread, exciting professional opportunities. Our Council is leading the transformation of Blacktown City and Western Sydney. We are implementing a vision for a modern city, full of opportunity for our residents and businesses.

Our Council is led by highly skilled and experienced professionals, working with talented and passionate teams across a diverse range of business units. We are delivering high quality, customer-focused services, experiences, and facilities, and leading a program of strategic planning, activity and investment.

**About Kids' Early Learning**

Here at Council, we own and operate a childcare business, Kids’ Early Learning, with a portfolio of 27 childcare centres and over 70 family daycare educators.

Kids’ Early Learning has approximately 300 full-time, part-time and casual staff, and operates throughout the Blacktown local government area, serving over 1700 families and providing care and learning needs for their children.

If you would like to know more about Kids' Early Learning, please visit our website.

**About the opportunity**

Join our vibrant and caring Kids' Early Learning team, dedicated to creating a nurturing environment for children to grow and learn.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and compassionate casual Child Care Aides to contribute to the well-being and development of the children in our care.

This position is responsible for planning and implementing a program of developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining a high standard of care for the group of children assigned, in consultation with the Director Child Care and other Kids' Early Learning team members.

Join us in creating a joyful and supportive environment for children's growth and development

**Qualifications and experience**

**Essential**:

- Diploma in Community Services (Children’s Services) or equivalent as specified in the _Education and Care Services National Law 2010 _and _Education and Care Services National Regulations 2018_
- Completion of Child Protection Course - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk of harm
- 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**:

- A minimum of 12 months relevant work experience
- Current class C driver's licence
- Knowledge of applicable legislation/regulations.

**Remuneration and benefits**

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.
- Entry level for this position starts at $33.4529 per hour plus 25% casual loading
- Employee benefits such as 11.5% 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.
- Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach.

Best of luck.

**Closing date: Friday 31 January 2025, 11.59 pm**

**Contact officer: Melanie Piefke on 9839 6440**

**Internal ref: Casual