Child Care Aide x 6

Blacktown City is a growing and thriving city, located halfway between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. With 450,000 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 people from more than 180 different birthplaces and languages.

With $26.43 billion regional economy, Blacktown City is also home to 34,000 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.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About Kids' Early Learning

Here at Council, we own and operate a childcare business, Kids’ Early Learning, with a portfolio of 31 childcare centres and over 30 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 2000 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 6 enthusiastic and compassionate Child Care Aides on a permanent, full-time basis, to contribute to the well-being and development of the children at the following services:

• Kids' Early Learning Kings Langley North
• Kids' Early Learning Marayong
• Kids' Early Learning Riverstone
• Kids' Early Learning Willmot
• Kids' Early Learning Hassall Grove
• Kids' Early Learning Lalor Park.

This position is responsible for planning and implementing a program of developmentally appropriate activities and maintaining a high standard of care for children, in consultation with the Director Child Care and other 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 CHCPRT025 - Identify and report children and young people at risk
• 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 $1,315.70 per week
• 38-hour working week
• Rostered Day Off (RDO) every fortnight
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 12% 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.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without 'logging out' of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 27 March 2026, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Serena Quigley on 9839 6868

Internal ref:              BCC906, BCC953, BCC960, BCC996, BCC1033 and BCC1039