Job Description

Child Care Aide (Diploma Qualified)

Join us for an exciting opportunity! We are offering Permanent and temporary full-time and part-time positions for Diploma qualified Child Care educators.

Our services are recognised for meeting and exceeding National Quality Standards, and this is your chance to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in children’s lives.

Current Opportunities Available

We currently have the following positions across the Penrith LGA:

• 1 x Permanent full-time position (rotating shifts)
• 1 x Temporary part-time rotational position (Penrith LGA) (Monday & Wednesday) until 23 December 2026
• 1 x Temporary full-time position until July 2026

In addition, roles are available across Long Day Care, Preschool, Vacation Care, and Before & After School Care services.

Why Join Our Team?

• Flexibility that fits your life - morning (6:30am–9:00am) and afternoon (2:30pm–6:30pm) shifts, plus full-day vacation care opportunities.
• Career development - access to professional development, skill mapping, and leadership pathways.
• Employee benefits - Fitness Passport, and complimentary leisure centre membership.
• Community impact - join NSW’s largest local government childcare provider, supporting over 4,000 children each year across 53 services.

Commencing hourly rate: $35.24 - $40.80 + 12% superannuation + Worker Retention % (hourly rate will be commensurate to completed qualifications)

Here’s what you’ll be up to…

• Supporting our dedicated educational leaders in coordinating activities and programs to create a stimulating learning environment for our developing children
• Assist in implementing programming tailored to children aged 0 to 12 years
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with children, families and the broader community
• Maintain records and documents related to children’s attendance, behaviour, and developmental milestones

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking passionate educators who are committed to creating safe, engaging environments where children can thrive.

Essential requirements

• Experience and passion for working with children, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive
• Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent
• Working with children check (WWC)
• Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR (HLTAID004 / HLTA012)
• Ability to follow safeguarding priorities
• Team player, contributing and upholding organisational values
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise tasks to get things done efficiently
• Commitment to Child Safe Standards and the National Quality Framework.

About Children Services:

Children’s Services provides safe, engaging, and supportive environments for children and families across Penrith. Our OSHC programs rely on dedicated staff to ensure children’s wellbeing during transit and excursions.

Who we are (And why you’ll love us)

At Penrith City Council, we are passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we are here to support you in the moments that matter. You can be confident in joining a workplace that is committed to supporting flexibility and balance, ensuring safety and providing development opportunities for its employees.

The must-know bits

This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Applicants must be either a Citizen or Permanent resident with the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Ready to make work feel less like… work?

Visit careers.penrith.city to view the position description, find out more information about employment with Penrith City Council and submit your application.

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 11.55pm on the closing date. Please allow up to four weeks after the closing date for application processing.

For further information, please contact Anna, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 0437 785 516.