Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 24/11/2026 At Penrith City Council, it's not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

Join us for an exciting opportunity We are offering permanent, casual and temporary part-time positions for Diploma qualified Child Care educators.

What we offer you?

Commencing hourly rate: $36.65 - $42.43 + 12% superannuation + Worker Retention %

Career development - access to professional development, skill mapping, and leadership pathways.

Fitness Passport, and complimentary leisure centre membership.

Community impact - join NSW's largest local government childcare provider, supporting over 4,000 children each year across 53 services.

Flexible working arrangements

The best of both worlds – meaningful work that creates lasting impact, supported by genuine flexibility and career growth

15 days Personal Leave each year

5 days My Leave each year

18 weeks Paid Parental Leave

Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres

Current Opportunities Available Include

Temporary Part-time (38 hours per week – Monday to Friday rotating hours) - Werrington - 30 June 2027

Temporary Part-time (38 hours per week) – Monday to Friday rotating hours) - Cranebrook - 31 March 2027

Temporary Part-time (16 hours per week) – Thursday and Friday rotating hours - Kingswood - 23 December 2026

Temporary Part-time (38 hours per week) – Monday to Friday Rotational - 30 June 2027

Temporary Part-time (16 hours per week – Thursday & Friday) – Glenmore Park Child & Family Centre – up to 10 November 2027

Our services are recognised for meeting and exceeding National Quality Standards,



and this is your chance to be part of a team that truly makes a difference in children's lives.

Here’s What You’ll Be Up To…

Supporting our dedicated educational leaders in coordinating activities and programs to create a stimulating learning setting for our developing children

Assist in implementing programming tailored to children aged 0 to 12 years

Develop and maintain strong relationships with children, families and the broader community

Maintain records and documents related to children's attendance, behaviour, and developmental milestones

Who We’re Looking For We're seeking passionate educators who are committed to creating protected, engaging environments where children can thrive.

Essential Requirements

Experience and passion for working with children, creating a nurturing and stimulating environment where children can thrive

Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent

Working with children check (WWC)

Current First Aid Certificate with Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR (HLTAID004 / HLTA012)

Completion of GECCKO Child Safety Training Modules 1 and 2 with Certificate of completion

Availability to work rostered shifts between 6:00am and 6:30pm, Monday to Friday

Ability to follow safeguarding priorities

Team player, contributing and upholding organisational values

Ability to work under pressure,



prioritise tasks to get things done efficiently

Commitment to Child Safe Standards and the National Quality Framework.

About Children Services Children's Services provides safe, engaging, and supportive environments for children and families across Penrith. Our OSHC programs rely on dedicated staff to ensure children's wellbeing during transit and excursions.

Who We Are (And Why You’ll Love Us) At Penrith City Council, we are passionate about people; in our community and in our workplace. We want you to be able to be your best self and we get that work is just one part of your life, so we are here to support you in the moments that matter. You can be confident in joining a workplace that is committed to supporting flexibility and balance, ensuring safety and providing development opportunities for its employees.

The must-know bits

This position has been identified as a Child-Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW. To be eligible to apply, you are required to provide Council with a valid Working with Children Check Number.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website.

You will be required to undertake employment checks, which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working with Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or a Functional Test, as relevant to the position for which you have applied. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

📌 Child Care Aide (Penrith)
🏢 Penrith City Council
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