Senior Childcare Support Worker

1 week ago

Rosny Park, Tasmania, Australia Clarence City Council Full time $61,246 - $62,453 per year

Join our passionate team at Rosny Early Learning Centre, where you'll play an important role in supporting children's wellbeing through the preparation of healthy, balanced meals. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a warm and welcoming community, where every day you'll make a difference to children and families.

Key responsibilities
  • Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks for children, in line with approved menus and dietary requirements.
  • Ensure food is prepared and served in accordance with food safety standards and service policies.
  • Maintain kitchen hygiene and complete cleaning routines.
  • Manage food purchasing, deliveries, and stock control within budget.
  • Record and monitor food storage and temperature checks.
  • Work collaboratively with the early learning team to support the overall wellbeing of children.
About you
  • Relevant qualifications and/or experience in food preparation.
  • Knowledge of food handling and food safety guidelines.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • A team player with excellent interpersonal skills, especially with children and co-workers.
  • Commitment to maintaining health and safety practices.
What we offer you
  • Base salary between $61,246.57 and $62,453.78 pro rata (dependent on skills and experience % superannuation.
  • The role is ongoing and part-time (21 hours per week). The work pattern is Mondays: 8:00am – 1:00pm, and Tuesdays to Fridays 9:00am – 1:00pm.
  • Training and professional development opportunities, career growth, the ability to purchase additional leave, 12 days of personal leave per year, and a superb work-life balance — plus many other benefits.
Apply online

Apply and include a copy of your current resume, together with a 1–2-page cover letter detailing your experience, skills, and suitability for the role.

Please note, we will only accept applications submitted via the Clarence City Council Careers page. Applications submitted via SEEK will not be considered.

For a more detailed chat about the position, please call Jill Harvey, (Rosny Early Learning Centre – Director) on

Position Description
Council commitment

Council is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and youth while enabling their participation as valued members of our community.

We have zero tolerance to child or youth abuse and harm, and we prioritise the safety of the children and youth that we interact with in the performance of our roles and report conduct of concern. For further information, please refer to our Safeguarding Children and Youth Policy and Code of Conduct.

To be offered this position you will be required to undertake and satisfactorily complete a rigorous pre-employment assessment including but not limited to, WWVP check, conviction checks, identification checks, and disciplinary action in previous employment.

Council is an equal opportunity employer and a smoke free workplace. Prospective applicants should note that random alcohol and drug testing is a condition of employment at Clarence City Council.

Applications close at 9.00am on 29 September 2025.

Applications Open

Permanent/Part-time (21 hours per week)

$61,246.57 and $62,453.78 pro rata + 12.5% superannuation

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