Casual Child Care Worker (Artarmon OOSH)

Encourage learning, creativity, and play for children aged 5 to 12 in a safe and inclusive environment.

Enjoy the flexibility of casual work hours, with opportunities for block work based on availability.

Competitive hourly rate of $35.37 - $36.70 plus 12% Superannuation.

Make a Difference Where You Work

Be part of Willoughby City Council as a Casual Child Care Worker, supporting engaging, fun, and educational programs for children aged 5 - 12 in after-school and school holiday care, while fostering a safe, inclusive, and stimulating environment for every child.

Why Join Us?

Make a Difference: Deliver programs that inspire, educate, and support primary school-aged children to grow, learn, and thrive.

Flexible and Rewarding Work: Enjoy casual hours while building experience, developing skills, and contributing to a positive, community-focused environment.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture: Be part of a welcoming, team-oriented environment that values creativity, respect, and shared success.

About the Role

As a Casual Child Care Worker, you will:

Foster a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment that promotes the welfare and wellbeing of children.

Engage positively and actively with children, supporting their social, leisure, and recreational needs.

Treat children and families professionally, confidentially, and with respect.

Support observations of children and the implementation and evaluation of programs under the My Time, Our Place (MTOP) Framework.

Set up and pack down activities daily and maintain staff/child ratios.

Maintain health and hygiene standards and assist with children’s personal care when required.

Participate in training, workshops, and staff meetings, and perform other duties as required.

Follow all Council and Centre Policies and Procedures.

What You’ll Bring

Current Working with Children Check clearance.

Current Education and Care First Aid Certificate (HLTAID004) or willingness to obtain.

Work experience with children aged 5 to 12 in an education and care setting, with an understanding of their social, recreational, and leisure needs.

Ability to work collaboratively in a team while maintaining a strong customer and delivery-focused approach.

Willingness to support children with additional needs.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable

TAFE or equivalent qualification in OOSH or Early Childhood Education and Care.

Knowledge of the National Quality Framework, including MTOP and National Quality Standards.

Awareness of cultural and linguistic diversity of children and families.

Basic computer literacy and office skills.

Skills in art, craft, music, movement, games, or dramatic play.

How to apply

Visit https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/Council/Working-with-us/Careers to apply or learn more including all about the range of benefits on offer at Willoughby.

For more information, contact Anna Brillo, Nominated Supervisor - Artarmon OOSH, at [email protected] or on +61 2 9777 7981.

Applications should address all of the key responsibilities outlined in the Position Description (PD). The PD is located in the Job Attachments section of the job listing.

Successful candidates will be required to undertake pre-employment screening including police and qualification checks.

Applications close: Sunday, 16 November 2025 at 11.30 pm

Please note recruitment activity may commence before the closing date.

At Willoughby City Council, inclusion, diversity and belonging are core to how we work and how we recruit. We are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community – one where everyone feels respected, valued and supported to contribute fully. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse individuals, LGBTIQA+ communities, veterans, and people of all ages. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know. We are committed to ensuring an accessible, inclusive and barrier-free experience for every candidate.