Child Care Worker

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

Fairfield City Council offers an exciting career that supports and encourages development, personal and professional growth, appreciates the importance of work/life balance, recognises and rewards performance and embraces change.

Our vision is that ‘Every child reaches their highest potential’

If your passion is for early education and care, and our pedagogical vision resonates with yours, we welcome you to join Fairfield City Best Start Education & Careon the journey to enhancing children’s lives and work in a team who are leading by delivering best practice in the Early Education and Care Sector.

Find a sense of fulfilment and enjoy being challenged to grow within your career through professional development and inspirational team environments.

Fairfield City Council manages a variety of children and family services, including long day care, preschool, family day care, supported playgroups, early intervention services and family support services. Strong networking opportunities and support exist for educators who work within our services, as do internal opportunities for skills development and career progression across service types. The Fairfield City Best Start Education & Care Unit is strongly committed to providing opportunities for professional development, including a leadership program for emerging directors, study support, including study leave and reimbursement and secondments across the services. Comprehensive training plans to suit individuals are also available and consistent support from the Management Team.

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

Essential

SELECTION CRITERIA:

Diploma, Associate Diploma in Child Studies or equivalent (ACECQA approved qualification)CHCPRT001 Identify and Respond to Children and Young People at Risk and Child Protection Update 2025Current First Aid Certificate, Asthma Certificate, Anaphylaxis Certificate and CPR Certificate, as approved by ACECQAWorking with Children CheckKnowledge and understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standards and the Education & Care National Regulations 2011Experienced and confident in providing a developmental program and curriculum for children aged between 0 and 6 years with incorporation of the EYLF and NQS

Desirable

Excellent communication skills including skills in managing conflictProven experience as an effective team playerExperience and/or passion in working with children with additional needs and from a culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Salary & Employment Conditions

Permanent full-time position, 28 hours per weekThis 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

Benefits

Fairfield City Council offers a great 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 parkingSignificant 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

Enquiries regarding the position should be directed to Children & Family Services on 9725 0393.

Closing Date

Sunday 30th August 2026, 11:59PM

How To Apply

Applications must address selection criteria (i.e. knowledge, skills and experience) outlined in the Position Description. Applications should be addressed to the contact person listed above and received by the closing date.

To apply online, visit Council’s Website www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au and select the Quick Link for 'Career Opportunities'.

Applicants must be prepared to undergo a medical examination at Council's expense.

Fairfield City Council is a smoke-free workplace and is an EEO employer.

We kindly ask for no recruiters at this stage.

PO BOX 21 FAIRFIELD NSW 1860

BRADLEY CUTTS GENERAL MANAGER