Fairfield CityCouncil oversees one of the biggest and most multicultural localgovernment areas in Australia. With 27 suburbs, over 200,000 residents and alocal community that speaks more than 70 different languages, working withFairfield City Council is a chance to work in a unique, challenging, anddynamic environment.

Fairfield City Council offers an excitingcareer that supports and encourages development, personal and professionalgrowth, appreciates the importance of work/life balance, recognises and rewardsperformance and embraces change.

Our vision isthat ‘Every child reaches their highest potential’

If yourpassion is for early education and care, and our pedagogical vision resonateswith yours, we welcome you to join Fairfield City BestStart Education & Careon the journey to enhancing children’s lives andwork in a team who are leading by delivering best practice in the EarlyEducation and Care Sector.

Find a senseof fulfilment and enjoy being challenged to grow within your career throughprofessional development and inspirational team environments.

Fairfield City Council manages a variety ofchildren and family services, including long day care, preschool, family daycare, supported playgroups, early intervention services and family supportservices. Strong networking opportunities and support exist for educators whowork within our services, as do internal opportunities for skills developmentand career progression across service types. The Fairfield City Best Start Education & Care Unit is strongly committed to providing opportunities forprofessional development, including a leadership program for emergingdirectors, study support, including study leave and reimbursement andsecondments across the services. Comprehensive training plans to suitindividuals are also available and consistent support from the Management Team.





Fairfield City Council seeks to employ an enthusiastic Child Care Worker who has apassion for working with children and their families from diverse cultures andbackgrounds and who enjoys being challenged and supported through professionaldevelopment and team environments. You will be working as part of a agile team tomeet the individual programming needs of children 0-5 years.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

ESSENTIAL:

- Diploma, AssociateDiploma in Child Studies or equivalent (ACECQA approved qualification)
- CHCPRT001 Identify andRespond to Children and Young People at Risk and Child Protection Update2025
- Current First AidCertificate, Asthma Certificate, Anaphylaxis Certificate and CPRCertificate, as approved by ACECQA
- Working with Children Check
- Knowledge andunderstanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National QualityStandards and the Education & Care National Regulations 2011
- Experienced andconfident in providing a developmental program and curriculum for childrenaged between 0 and 6 years with incorporation of the EYLF and NQS

DESIRABLE:

- Excellentcommunication skills including skills in managing conflict
- Experience and/or passion in working with children with additionalneeds and from a culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

SALARY & EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS:

- Permanent full-time position, 28 hours per week
- This position is a Grade 3, salary range is $71, 173 p.a. with progression to $74, 777 p.a. on demonstrated competencies, with performance progression to $83, 373 p.a.
- A uniform is provided on commencement and allowance thereafter

Fairfield City Council offers a excellent working environment, where your career development and work life balance matters. We offer a range of benefits including:

- Study assistance including up to 10 days study leave (when applicable)
- Wellbeing initiatives including Flu vaccination, discounted gym memberships and onsite gym.
- Free Onsite parking
- Significant leave benefits including 15 days sick/personal leave and 5 days MyLeave that can be used flexibly per year.
- Access to Long Service Leave after 5 years.
- Great culture and values

FURTHER CONTACTS:

Enquiriesregarding the position should be directed to Children & Family Services on9725 0393.

CLOSING DATE:

Sunday 30th August 2026, 11:59PM

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📌 Child Care Worker (Fairfield)
🏢 Fairfield City Council
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