Programs Assistant - Junior/Senior

We are looking for vibrant (Junior/Senior) Programs Assistant Casuals to join our Library and Family Services team to deliver a broad range of children’s programs and activities to Darwin’s diverse community.

City of Darwin Family and Children’s Services delivers the Fun Bus mobile playgroup program, Monday to Friday at different locations throughout the municipality of Darwin for families with babies to 5-year-old children.  The team also, provides Fun in the Parks school holiday program and children’s and family activities and events. These programs are FREE, fun and an informal space where parents, carers, babies and children can come together to have fun, play and learn in a relaxed and friendly environment.

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Children’s Programs Officer, this role focuses in working with the Family and Children’s Service team to deliver a broad range of children’s programs and events for Darwin’s diverse community.

To be considered for the role you will have excellent customer service skills and passionate about providing high quality educational and play-based programs to children aged 0 to 12-year-old.

You will be required to do physical lifting of equipment and participation in outdoor activities with children and families at different locations throughout Darwin.

Mandatory requirements for the junior role:

• Hold a valid Working with Children Clearance (OCHRE)

Essential for Level 1: Junior

• Cert II in Children Services or a minimum of two (2) years relevant experience

Essential for Level 2: Senior

• Cert III in Children Services or equivalent qualifications and three (3) years relevant experience in children services or customer services.
• Hold and maintain a Class C driver’s licence

At City of Darwin, we offer competitive remuneration with generous leave entitlements.   This position is remunerated for Level 1 - $35.6209 & Level 2 - $37.6414 per hour + casual loading or penalty rates. For full details of the role please read position description or please contact our Supervisor Family and Children’s Services – Jane Collins on [08 8930 0561](tel:08 8930 0561).

To apply:

Applications will only be accepted via our website | City of Darwin Careers - Current Vacancies

City of Darwin Talent Acquisition Team can be contacted via:

• 📞 Phone: (08) 8930 0526 8930 0526)
• Email: [email protected]

Applications close at 5pm on Tuesday, 22 September 2026.

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.