At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Casual Childcare Assistant.

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Casual Childcare Assistant at Rainbow Cottage, and develop your skills and future career.

Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love

Bring your genuine passion for nurturing early learning to make an impact on a child's development!

The Childcare Assistant is dedicated to playing a crucial role in the care and education of a group of children, working closely with the team leader to create a nurturing atmosphere. The Childcare Assistant is passionate about fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for children's growth and development in an enriching environment. Opportunities for personal development as part of this supportive team will be available. As the ideal candidate for this role, you will bring a genuine passion for nurturing and stimulating early learning, understanding its profound impact on a child's development. Your enthusiasm for collaborative teamwork will shine through as you work harmoniously within our facility, meeting the diverse needs of both children and their families. Your commitment to creating a positive and supportive environment aligns with our mission, making you an essential contributor to the well-being and growth of the young minds in our care.

You'll work with a great team to:

• Nurture children’s learning and well-being in accordance with current theories and industry practice
• Ensure all necessary duties are completed in the required time frame

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

• Certificate III level education and care qualification or higher
• Have a passion for nurturing and stimulating early learning
• Demonstrated ability to relate well to children
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development
• Working With Children Check

We would also love you to have:

• First Aid Certificate
• Experience programming for children 0-5 years of age
• Proven experience in working as part of a team
• Proven ability to work unsupervised and under direction

Ready to find more from work and life?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive casual rate of $33.17 per hour PLUS an additional 25% casual loading.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Rainbow Cottage Centre Coordinator on 02 6801 4481 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Recruitment for this role is ongoing and may close without notice.

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Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

• Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

• Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

• Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Find a better balance - enjoy the flexibility of a casual role!
• Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
• Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is a child safe environment for children who use or access Council’s services. Council is committed to fulfilling its duty of care by endeavouring that all workers act in the best interests of a child and take all responsible steps to ensure a child’s safety. Council maintains a rigorous and consistent recruitment, screening and selection process using interviews, references and the Working With Children Checks.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.