Creche Assistant

Creche Assistant

Are you passionate and committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for young children?

About the role

While parents hit the gym, swim laps, join a group fitness class, or browse the library, you'll be the reason they can do it worry-free. We're looking for a bubbly, friendly, and responsible Creche Assistant who loves working with children at the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplex Crèche facilities.

We have multiple creche roles available with flexible shifts, including mornings, afternoons, and Saturdays.

Availability Required:

Mornings 8:00 am – 12:30 pm

Evenings 3:00pm – 7:30pm

Saturdays 8:00am – 12:15pm or 12:45pm – 5:15pm

If you’re looking for casual work and have great availability, we’d love to hear from you!

Please see Creche opening hours here

A snapshot of your new role:

• Engage with children aged 12 weeks to 8 years in a safe and fun environment.
• Create a fun, creative, and safe space, manage the creche booking system, sign children in/out, maintain a clean environment, and attend to parent enquiries.
• Assist children with creative activities and daily routines.
• Attend to children’s toiletry needs, including nappy changes.
• Casual, flexible hours on a rotating roster. Applicants must be available to work across both Riverton & Cannington Leisureplexes.

Who we’re looking for:

• Previous experience working in a children’s crèche or childcare centre
• Current Working with Children Check (your application must include your WWC number)
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current “C” class driver’s licence
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (or higher) is desirable
• Satisfactory National Police Clerance (within 6 months validity)
• A genuine passion for working with children and contributing to their development in a safe and engaging environment.

Why apply for this role?

• $34.06 per hour (depending on age) inclusive of 25% casual loading + super
• Penalty rates on weekends
• Free on-site parking and staff amenities
• Complimentary membership to the Cannington and Riverton Leisureplexes (gym, aquatics, sauna, group fitness)
• We match super contributions to help you save for your future.
• Discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations, skins checks and other well-being events.
• Great year-round wellbeing and social calendars!
• Free on-site parking.
• Free confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Genuine commitment to learning and development

Impact the Community in a Big Way

The City of Canning aims to be a welcoming and thriving city, giving our people an opportunity to thrive through work that truly makes a difference!  With a population of over 100,000 over 64 square km of land, we provide services to support and develop our community every day. We believe that engaging people with diverse backgrounds and all abilities will assist in delivering superior services to our community and are committed to the principles of equal opportunity for all.

Canning welcomes you to apply:

Click APPLY to complete the application and submit your Resume and Cover Letter. You may also contact Torin Lawrence, Supervisor Children’s Services on [08 9231 0917](tel:08 9231 0917) for a confidential discussion.  Visit our website www.canning.wa.gov.au/jobs for more information about the role. The City will not be accepting candidates through agency at this time.

Applications are open until 5:00pm, Wednesday 8 March 2027. We reserve the right to contact applicants and close the advertising period early.

The City of Canning is a child safe organisation and reserves the right to request the relevant working with children qualification from prospective candidates where required.