Casual, Diploma Qualified Child Care Workers

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Child Care Worker
Remuneration: $30.97 - $35.05 per hour

Be part of an inspiring organisation that values you and your unique contribution, working as part of a broader Education and Care Services Team in a supportive, inclusive, innovative workplace.

Our Child Care Services provide work based early education and care services onsite at Westmead, Blacktown, and Mt Druitt Hospitals.  Responsive play-based programs and learning environments, guided by the Early Years Learning Framework, are provided for children 0 - 5 years.

We are seeking Casual Diploma Qualified Educators to fill planned and unplanned absences at Westmeadow Child Care Centre a long day care service located at Westmead Hospital.

This is an ideal opportunity for motivated Diploma Qualified Early Childhood Educators to secure a government sector role:  to work in an organisation who values your experience and skills and will provide ongoing support for you to strengthen your professional knowledge and practice alongside a range of other benefits including:

• NSW Health (State) Award Salary and Conditions.

• A 60% gap fee discount for educators with children enrolled at the service.

• Supportive management.

• Scheduled curriculum planning and preparation time built into staff rosters.

  • Health and Well Being support and resources, including access to:

  • Resilience Building courses and support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

• Healthy Lifestyle programs including subsidised gym memberships for team members and their families.

• Salary Packaging (including meals and entertainment).

• An Annual Staff Development Day.

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Application Process

1. Provide an up-to-date CV outlining your current role, professional experience, skills, and qualifications.

2. Provide two referees and their contact details. Referees will not be contacted without consultation with you. At least one referee must be your recent or current manager.

3. Submit your response to the SELECTION CRITERIA of the role.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: ACECQA approved diploma level qualification.  

Selection Criteria:

1. ACECQA approved diploma level qualification in children’s services.
2. Applied knowledge of early education and care with reference to the Early Years Learning Framework.
3. Ability to work rotating shifts across the services operating hours.
4. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team of educators to deliver an education and care service.
5. Approved child protection qualification (Statement of Attainment).
6. Current first aid and emergency anaphylaxis and asthma qualifications/training.
7. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills.

Following the closing date, short listed candidates will be contacted to discuss their application.

Requisition ID: REQ686860
Applications Close: 30 August 2026

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