Company description:

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is one of the largest Council's in NSW with the most culturally, socially and economically diverse communities in Sydney. We deliver 28 key services such as childcare, waste collection, parks maintenance, libraries, community facilities and aquatic centres to over 380,000 residents.

Job description:

The role

Are you a passionate, self-motivated educator with creativity and enthusiasm? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment committed to making a positive difference in our community? We are seeking committed professionals to support Council's Carrington Occasional Care Centre in delivering high-quality early childhood education and care.

Carrington Occasional Care provides flexible early childhood education and care for children aged from six weeks to six years. The service operates from 8:30am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. The Centre is located in Campsie and easily accessible by public transport.

In this role, you will be responsible for creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for children to learn and grow. Building positive relationships with children and families is essential, along with maintaining a strong child safeguarding culture—upholding zero tolerance for abuse or harm.

If you are enthusiastic about fostering development, promoting safety, and contributing to a nurturing community environment, we encourage you to join our team and help shape the future of the children in our care.

Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Ensure compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law, all regulatory, legislative and quality standards/requirements at all times.
• Assist in the implementation of an innovative and reflective early childhood education program that complies with the principles, practices and outcomes of the National Early Years Learning Framework.
• Contribute to a collaborative team through shared learning, a positive attitude, and sound communication skills.
• Provide and support an inclusive environment including for children with additional needs
• Develop and maintain meaningful, respectful relationships with children, families, colleagues, community members, management and other relevant professionals.

*For a full list of duties, click here to review the position description.

You will have

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk of Significant Harm
• Current Senior First Aid Certificate including Asthma and Anaphylaxis
• Current CPR certificate
• Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices.
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011).
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF).
• Demonstrated experience in providing quality learning experiences and working in mixed age environments for children aged birth to six years.
• Knowledge and understanding of child development and learning.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing the National Early Years learning Framework.
• Knowledge and understanding in working with neurodiverse children and providing an inclusive learning environment.
• Knowledge and experience fostering children's self-regulation and positive social-emotional skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate positively and build trusting relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional learning and development.
• Effective communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work well within a team

The salary range for this opportunity starts at $71,820 (Grade D, Step1) + 12% super. Salary may be negotiable dependent on skills and experience.

What's on offer

• An attractive remuneration package.
• Embrace a better work-life balance with our Accrued Time Off program, designed to prioritise your well-being and help you manage the balance between your personal and professional life. One Rostered Day Off every 20 days of work.
• Permanent full-time position with Local Government conditions such as long service leave after 5 years, annual salary increases and generous parental leave options.
• Contribute to making a positive impact on our community.
• An investment in your professional growth, fostering continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Access to our employee Health and Wellbeing Programs.

For more information, please contact Patty Yun (Coordinator Carrington Preschool and Occasional Care) at [email protected]

You will need to submit your application via the ‘Apply Now' button and create a login using your email address and upload a:

• Resume; and
• Cover Letter addressing the selection criteria within the position description and explaining your suitability for the role.

Applications close Thursday 9 October 2025

CBCity is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. We want our workplace to reflect the diverse community we serve. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, experiences and abilities; this includes people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, the LGBTQIA+ community and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

If you require support with your application and throughout the recruitment process, please contact the Talent Management Team at [email protected]

Successful applicants may be required to undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children Check in accordance with the position.

Applicants must hold an Australian citizenship, permanent residency, or possess a valid work permit/visa with full unrestricted working rights to be eligible.