Casual Educator Assistant

Casual positions – Join our casual pool From $31.52 per hour (plus casual loading + superannuation)

Be part of something meaningful and rewarding. If you’re passionate about supporting children, families and your community, Glen Innes Severn Council offers an opportunity to contribute to high‑quality OOSH programs in a supportive, collaborative environment.

🌟 Why Work With Us?
Council offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Salary packaging options (novated leasing + remote area housing benefits)
• Health and wellbeing programs
• Employee vaccinations
• PPE supplied
• Training and development opportunities
• Long service leave after 5 years (for permanent staff)

You’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering great outcomes for our community across the beautiful New England region.

🧒 About the Position
This role supports the delivery of individual and group activities for children aged 5–12 years in OOSH programs, ensuring safe, engaging and developmentally appropriate experiences.

You will:
·       Assist the Educator Supervisor to implement and evaluate programs aligned with the National Quality Standards (NQS).
·       Support curriculum‑based programs using the My Time Our Place Framework, including documenting children’s learning.
·       Engage in ongoing child protection training and professional development.
·       Prioritise child safety, wellbeing and culturally safe practices.
·       Build positive relationships with children and families, contributing to an inclusive and welcoming environment.
·       Understand and follow mandatory reporting requirements, including the Mandatory Reporter Guide (MRG), Child Protection Helpline and ChildStory eReport system.
·       Assist with activities across the Children and Family Services Section, including DCJ‑funded Playgroups when required.
·       Work collaboratively to ensure safe, high‑quality service delivery aligned with Council policies, procedures and NSW Child Safe Standards.

👤 Who We’re Looking For
You will have:
·       Minimum Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121)
·       Minimum age of 18 years (licensing requirement)
·       Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check, Police Check and NSW Working With Children Check
·       Current Class C Driver Licence

📄 How to Apply
·       Please download and read the Guide to Applying for Employment and the Position Description before submitting your application.
·       Upload documents in PDF or Word format only.
·       Recommended candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks including: reference checks, national police check, functional/medical assessment, qualification verification, WWCC and NDIS verification.
·       Recruitment notifications are sent via system‑generated emails (application received, interview booking, confirmation, reference requests, testing/assessments, outcomes). Please ensure your email address is correct and check your junk folder regularly.

📞 Need More Information?
Position enquiries:
Kerry Bowman | Coordinator Children and Family Services | Phone: (02) 6730 2210 6730 2210) | Email: [email protected]

Application process enquiries:
Helen Stapleton | Human Resources Officer | Phone: (02) 6730 2303 6730 2303) | Email: [email protected]

Applications close: Ongoing – casual pool recruitment

🌈 We Value Diversity
Glen Innes Severn Council is an EEO employer. We encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Bernard Smith - General Manager
Promoting a safe and healthy workplace