02 Dec
Sutherland Shire Council
Sutherland
Join Our Team as Crèche Officer!
- Deliver exceptional customer service and support to families.
- Be a vital part of a community-focused team dedicated to fostering healthy, active lifestyles.
- Engage with children and families in a fun and safe setting.
- Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development in a supportive setting.
- Contribute to the success of our Leisure Centres by providing high-quality care for children in crèche services.
About Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres
At Sutherland Shire Leisure Centres, we believe in enriching our community through access to health, fitness, and recreation programs. Our dedication to promoting lifelong active living drives us to provide the best services possible to our patrons.
As a part of our passionate team, you will play a key role in creating an inviting atmosphere for families, ensuring that our crèche services are secure, engaging, and enjoyable for all children.
Your Role in Our Team
As a Crèche Officer, you will provide essential care for children while assisting in the smooth operation of our services. Your enthusiasm and commitment to customer service will help us exceed our patrons’ expectations every day.
You will be responsible for supervising children, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring a welcoming environment. Your administrative support will also be crucial in assisting our Customer Service team and contributing to the overall success of our Leisure Centres.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about working with children and providing exceptional service. If you have a friendly demeanour, excellent communication skills, and a collaborative spirit, we want to hear from you!
- Essential: Current First Aid Qualification and Working with Children Check
- Experience working with children in a service-oriented environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Team player with flexibility and adaptability to change
- Availability to work every Saturday 8.00am - 12.00pm
Join our Team and Grow with Us!
If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!
- Apply by responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Friday 12th December 2025.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated within one week from closing date.
- Package: From $54,763 (full time equivalent) gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
- Hours of work: Temporary Part-time opportunity available at 16 hours per week working across our three crèche locations. This opportunity is expected to be available up until June 2026.
- Our crèche services are currently open across the following hours: Monday - Friday: 7.55am - 1.30pm, Monday & Wednesdays 4.00pm – 6.30pm and Saturday 7.55am – 11:30am.
- In order to be eligible for this position,
you must have the following mandatory certificates: Current First Aid Qualification (HLTAID004 or Equivalent), Current Working with Children Check and completed your Higher School Certificate or equivalent qualifications.
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.
Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks and may also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.
Reach out to Adam Dransfield, Team Leader Customer Experience, for any job specific enquiries.
Lucille Kilshaw, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
Click on the link to check out the This position is known internally as ‘Administration Officer – Creche’.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.
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Sutherland Shire Council (Council) adheres to The Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 NSW when collecting, using and storing your personal information, and is committed to ensuring the privacy of your personal information. Council is collecting your personal information as part of the recruitment and selection process and advises your application will be hosted by an external service provider under contract by Council. By proceeding with your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be hosted by Councils’ external service provider until such time as you notify otherwise. * Yes I agree to the privacy statement*
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Please confirm that you have read the position description and meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role. * Please note that you will be required to provide evidence of these as part of the recruitment process.* * Yes I meet all essential qualification/licence requirements of the role
- No I do not meet this requirement
First Aid Qualification i.e.
HLTAID004 or Equivalent* * Yes
- No, but willing to obtain.
Do you hold a current Working With Children's Check? * * Yes
- No, but willing to obtain.
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- Should you be successful with your application, will you be engaging in other employment (including paid or unpaid ) that is outside of Sutherland Shire Council, or in addition to existing employment with Sutherland Shire Council? If yes, please disclose details. (Note: Secondary Employment must be approved by Sutherland Shire Council's CEO prior to any offer of employment).*
As part of this recruitment process you may be required to participate in pre employment screening which may include but not limited to the following ; Functional Assessment, Reference Checking, Working with Children Check, Qualification or Work Rights Verification & skills assessments requirements. Do you understand and acknowledge this requirement?* * Yes
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- Please advise of any possible conflict of interest which may need to be considered as part of your application. Do you have any relationship with employee/s that are current or have previously been associated with Sutherland Shire Council? This may be a partner, parent, sibling, friend, neighbour and/or previous work colleague. If yes, please disclose details. (Please note: Conflict of interest must be appropriately managed to ensure a consistent and fair recruitment process for all candidates).
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📌 Crèche Officer (Sutherland)
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📍 Sutherland
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