Orange City Council is a Child Safe Organisation that is dedicated to respecting children and young people. We prioritise their voices and views and we are committed to taking proactive measures to keep children safe at all times.
About Orange City Council
Orange City Council is committed to making a positive contribution to both our region and our local community. With around 800 employees, we take pride in being both for and part of the Orange community. Our aim - to make Orange a better place to live today and tomorrow.
We are currently keen to hear from people who would be interested in joining our Children’s Services team on a casual basis. We offer a range of nurturing childcare, pre-school and out of school hours options - each with its own unique characteristics, opening times and philosophy.
Positions Available
Casual Early Childhood Teacher - Grade 9, Starting at $61.78 per hour (including casual loading, excluding super)
- A recognized Early Childhood Teaching Degree
- Current BOSTES Teacher Accreditation and Teacher Number
- Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills and the ability to coach, mentor and manage staff
- To view the full Position Description please click here (this link will work on Council's website)
Casual Diploma Trained Educator - Grade 6, Starting at $47.55 per hour (including casual loading, excluding super)
- A Diploma in Education and Care
- To view the full Position Description please click here (this link will work on Council's website)
Casual Certificate III Educator - Starting at Grade 3, $39.90 per hour (including casual loading, excluding super)
- A Certificate III in Education and Care
- To view the full Position Description please click here (this link will work on Council's website)
Casual Out of School Hours Care (OSHC) Educators - Cert III or Diploma
- Certificate III in Education and Care or Diploma in School Age Education and Care or a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care (We are also interested if you are working towards, have equivalent experience and/or equivalent qualifications)
- Ability to work out of school hours (i.e. 7am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm) and/or vacation care during school holidays.
What can Council offer You?
- Time off across the Christmas/New Year period of at least 2 weeks
- Paid staff meetings
- Free access to EAP services for you and your family for mental health support
- Health and Wellbeing benefits including access to a Fitness Passport for you and your family.
- A range of in-house and external training opportunities
- Professional career development opportunities
- Salary Packaging available including novated leasing.
- Uniform allowance
Essential Requirements
All candidates must also have:
- A current Provide an Emergency First Aid Response in an Education and Care Setting certificate (HLTAID004) or equivalent
- Mandatory National Child Safety Training from Geccko (Get early childhood compliance knowledge online)
- A current NSW Working With Children Check clearance
- An ability to uphold the culture, policies, procedures and practice required in a child safe organisation
Please note that Council does not offer visa sponsorship.
To apply, please click Apply. There are screening questions that must be answered to apply for the position. You can also save and return to your job application at any time prior to the closing date.
Applications close Sunday 12 July 2026
If you have any queries relating to this role, please contact [email protected] or telephone Children’s Services Lead, Dale Lovett on (02) 6393 8624.
Note: Where additional candidates are found suitable from this round of recruitment a talent list or pool may be created for filling any similar permanent or temporary roles that may become vacant over the next twelve months.
