Education and Care

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong**and **succeed**.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Cumberland City Council operates 13 Education and Care centres across the Local Government Area, educating and caring for children from birth to thirteen (0-13) years of age.

We are seeking **education and care professionals, ranging from Educators to Early Childhood Teachers,** to join our team where they will care for and educate children from birth to thirteen (0-13) years of age.

Key requirements include (but are not limited to):

- Experience in an education and care environment
- Relevant qualifications are desirable ranging from Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care to degree qualified (depending on the position)
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at various levels - written and oral
- Creativity and flexibility
- A passion and desire to work with young children, their parents and other Educators.
- Working with Children's Check.

Download the position description below for further information

Education and Care Casual - Grade 2
Education and Care Casual - Grade 3
Children Centre Cook Casual - Grade 3

**Position information**: These are casual positions, located across Council's 13 Education and Care Centres. The positions are rostered to work Monday to Friday, between 6:00am to 6:00pm and may include split shifts.

Please note that casual hours are not regular and ongoing, and may fluctuate from hours to block work depending on availability. You must be prepared to work in any of our 13 Childcare Centre's located in the Cumberland Local Government Area.

**Salary Information**:

- Grade 2 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with an hourly rate of $29.42, plus 12% superannuation
- Grade 3 of the Cumberland Salary Structure with an hourly rate of $30.38, plus 12% superannuation
- 25% casual loading
- Staff engaged casually in an Early Childhood Educator or Early Childhood Teacher role will be paid the appropriate hourly rate, plus casual loading and superannuation.

**What you'll need to have for this role**:

- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position, including attending a physical pre-employment medical examination as required
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:

- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned and managed Aquatic Centres
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

**ABOUT US**:
There is a simple two-step process for getting a Working With Children Check number.

1. Fill in an online form or call the helpline to have someone fill in a form for you.

**ENQUIRIES**:
**HOW TO APPLY