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.
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
- Cumberland City Council has successfully been approved for funding under the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment Grant. This grant will provide an additional retention allowance to increase their wages in line with the federal Children’s Services Award 2010 and applies until 30 November 2026.
The payment of the Worker Retention Payment allowance is not a condition of employment with Council and is subject to the Worker Retention Payment allowance being fully funded by the Commonwealth Government. Should this retention allowance cease to be paid by the Commonwealth Government, Council will also cease payment of the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Grant to staff.
You can find more information about the Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment here.
- 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.
Council fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions, and will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe child friendly practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.
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
- 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).
Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.
Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.
How to apply for a Working With Children Check number
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.
2. Take the application number to a Service NSW location, pay the fee (if applicable) and have your identity confirmed (you will need to take appropriate identification with you).
The Working With Children Check will cost $105 for paid workers and self-employed people and is valid for a five-year period. There is no fee for volunteers, adults living in a FDC Educators home and students on placement. Find out more at https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check
Contact Kellie Silvestro on 8757 9729 or [email protected] for further information.
Please note: The casual list is culled every 3 months. If you have not been contacted for an interview within 3 months of submitting your application, please re-apply.
HOW TO APPLY
To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire. You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.
