Childcare Assistant

Shape your future. Make an impact. Join Moree Plains Shire Council.

Ready for work that matters? At Moree Plains Shire Council, you will do more than fill a role — you will help shape a thriving regional community. Join a forward-thinking Council with big plans for growth, innovation and liveability, and build a career with real balance, purpose and impact.

If you are looking for a rewarding early childhood role, meaningful work and a tree-change lifestyle with genuine opportunity, this is where it starts...

• Permanent Full-Time, Part-time or Casual Job Opportunities Available – up to 38 hours per week!

• Attractive weekly salary ranging from $1,118.80 upto $1,273.40 (permanent work). Casuals receive $36.80 upto $41.89 per hour (Including 25% leave loading).

• PLUS retention payments under the Local Government Splinter Award – extra money paid on top of your base salary to reward your ongoing contribution to the Early Childhood Education and Care sector!

• Location - Gwydir Day Care and Preschool, Moree

WHY CHOOSE COUNCIL?

• Professional development and career pathways, including funded training, study assistance and progression opportunities across Council.

• Competitive pay and benefits under the NSW Local Government (State) Award, plus generous leave entitlements.

• Great work-life balance, including a rostered day off every two weeks for eligible permanent staff — an extra 26 days off each year.

• Work that matters — directly improve liveability, growth and sustainability across the Moree Plains region.

• A supportive, inclusive team culture that values diversity, equity and wellbeing.

• A regional lifestyle with affordability, community connection and room to breathe.

• Discounted gym memberships and special rates across a wide network of fitness facilities for staff and families.

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience in Moree Plains Shire Council connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

The Opportunity

Step into a vibrant early childhood environment where you can truly make a difference. As a Childcare Assistant, you will contribute to high-quality early childhood education and care at Gwydir Day Care and Preschool. This role assists in creating a consistent, nurturing, safe, creative and engaging environment for all children.

Your daily tasks will include supporting routines, engaging with children during play, and assisting in the practical implementation of planned experiences linked to the Early Years Learning Framework. You will establish and maintain positive, professional relationships with families while supporting children individual health, dietary, and developmental needs.

Applications for this position will be reviewed as they are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as the vacancy may be closed at any time once a suitable candidate is identified.

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About You

You are a passionate, collaborative, and enthusiastic educator who remains calm and composed while managing the dynamic needs of a childcare environment. You possess a proven ability to observe, record, and evaluate children development while effectively communicating with both adults and children.

To succeed in this role, you will bring

• A Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or you are currently working towards this qualification, paired with practical experience.

• A minimum age of 18 years with an education level of a Year 12 Certificate or equivalent.

• A current HLTAID012 Provide First Aid in an Education and Care Setting Certificate, including Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management.

• A working knowledge of the National Quality Framework and industry regulations.

• A current Working with Children Check, a National Criminal History Check, and evidence of required immunisations including Whooping Cough, MMR, and Seasonal Influenza.

Apply now and help build a positive, high-performing workplace for our people and our community.

Moree Plains Shire Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
We believe diversity strengthens our organisation and the communities we serve. We welcome you to bring your experience, culture, perspectives and ideas, because our best work happens when everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, and people of all ages.