About Inner West Council

Inner West Council is among Sydney’s larger local government agencies looking after a vibrant community of 201,000 people living in some of the inner city’s most vibrant, creative, liveable and diverse suburbs.

As we continue to deliver quality, innovative and inclusive programs and services, we would love it if you can join in our journey towards becoming the best council for our community.

We are committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, WHS, sustainability, continuous improvement and business excellence. The community is at the heart of the organisation and Council puts its values of Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Compassion and Collaboration at the centre of everything that we do.  We are here to be of service to the community and make Inner West a great place to be. We expect commitment to these values from all employees in performing their respective roles.

We offer flexible career life balance with hours that allow you to relax and recharge. We offer a variety of flexible work arrangement options (e.g. flexible hours and working from home) where appropriate giving you even greater quality of work life balance.

Permanent employees benefit from our great value gym membership from $16.60/week giving access to a vast network of gyms in Sydney.

About the role

Council’s Family Day Care Scheme provides support to educators registered with Council who are self-employed operating their own education and care service in their own homes. Our Family Day Care Officers are employees of Council who provide wide ranging support to the educators and in the operation of Scheme.

Our Family Day Care Officers are accountable for assisting the Co-ordinator in the day to day running of the Family Day Care Scheme and contributing to developing quality partnerships with families and the wider community.  Family Day Care Officer's will also support, supervise and mentor the Educators to plan, programme and implement a secure, safe, and stimulating learning environment for children using the Early Years Learning Framework and My Time Our Place.  

The position is a Part Time Position based on 24 hours per week. 

Please read the Position Description to familiarise yourself with all the requirements and conditions of the role. 

Remuneration

$54,950.86 - $62,312.64 + 11.5% Superannuation prorated to 24 hours per week.

Some of the required skills, experience and qualifications 

1. University Degree or Diploma in Early Childhood or Diploma of Children’s Services or equivalent as approved by ACECQA (Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority)
2. Experience as an active and collaborative educator for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years, with sound working knowledge of child development, positive behaviour guidance techniques and strategies for children
3. Proven ability to apply knowledge and evidence of the following: 
   a. Current NSW Working with Children Check clearance 
   b. Identify and Respond to Children at Risk of Harm Statement of Attainment or willingness to undertake the course 
   c. Accreditation with the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), either proficient or provisional rating, if an Early Childhood Teacher 
   d. Current First Aid Certificate including emergency management of asthma and anaphylaxis, or willingness to undertake the course
4. Current Driver's Licence and own motor vehicle.
5. Willingness to undertake role of Responsible Person under the National Education and Care Services Regulations as required  

Enquiries

Jasmina Georgievska, Admin and Support Officer - Children's Services on 9392 5585

Closing Date

Sunday 21 July 2024, 11:30PM

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How to Apply

We recommend you read the Position Description for the role to make sure your application addresses the requirements of the position. Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all applicants. Please advise us within the application if you need support, reasonable adjustments to participate successfully in the recruitment process.

All new workers must be and remain fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to beginning their work or hold a valid medical contraindication.

Eligibility for employment/Pre employment Checks

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks as required for the position. This may include police records checks, certified copies of relevant qualifications, Driver’s Licence and proof of work rights in Australia (please refer to the Position Description for the specific qualifications/requirements for the role).  Copies of any sighted documents will be kept by IWC for its records as proof of verification.

For more information about work rights in Australia please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Inner West Council is a Diversity employer. We encourage applications from all candidates.

Council is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature aged workers to apply.