casual child care worker

17 hours ago

Whyalla, South Australia TAFE SA Full time $163,200 - $164,800 per year

TAFE SA

Job reference: 710173

Location: WHYALLA

Job status: Casual

Eligibility: Open to Everyone

  • Work Arrangements: Casual
  • Multiple Positions Available
  • Salary: CCW2 $ $31.19 per hour + 25% loading | CCW2.5 $32.61 per hour + 25% loading
  • Based at Child Care Centre Whyalla / Barngala Country
  • View: Role Description (CCW2) | Role Description (CCW2.5)

Why TAFE SA?

TAFE SA, proud winner of Training Provider of the Year in 2021, 2022 & 2024 SA State Awards and winner of the Large Training Provider of the Year 2024 National Training Awards, delivers high quality education and skills training across South Australia. Join an innovative team, equip students with job-ready skills, and create life-changing impact. We are currently on the lookout for a Casual Child Care Worker. This is more than a job, make it yours GO GET IT

Your Time to Shine

In this role, the Child Care Worker is accountable to the Curriculum Coordinator for the efficient provision of quality care and education ensuring the education, health, safety and welfare of the children in care.

What You'll Bring

  • Ability to relate to, and communicate effectively with a diverse range of children, families, staff, and students.
  • Ability to identify and meet the day to day needs of individuals and groups of children.
  • Experience in maintaining a safe, secure and hygienic environment for children.
  • A clear knowledge and understanding of issues and practices relating to childcare.

What You Need to Know

A valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the South Australian Department of Human Services is required before employment.

Please refer to the Role Description for all Special Conditions.

TAFE SA Advantage

Working at the TAFE SA will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

  • Generous leave entitlements including Recreation, Sick, Long Service, Retention, Paid Parental, Family & Domestic Violence, Special and Cultural leave that supports cultural diversity and First Nations
  • Purchase Annual Leave
  • Salary Sacrifice / Salary Packaging options
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health & Wellbeing Program
  • Flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance conditions
  • Inclusive, diverse and collaborative culture
  • Career development and progression
  • Ongoing professional development opportunities

Ready to Take the Leap?

Hit that 'Apply' button, upload your resume, and fire off an impactful criteria response (max 2 pages) — let's make this opportunity yours

Casual Child Care Worker Level 2 | To apply click here Childcare Worker (CCW2)

Casual Child Care Worker Level 2.5 | To apply click here Childcare Worker (CCW2.5)

Got questions? Reach out toCarmen Collins – Curriculum Coordinator on

or via email at

Inclusion and Flexibility Statement

Be you, be valued, be included. At TAFE SA, we celebrate diversity and encourage all applicants, including First Nations peoples, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) communities, LGBTIQA+ individuals, people with disability, and neurodiverse talent. Need support applying? Let us know

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Applications close: 21/11/2025 11:45 PM

Flexibility Statement

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

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