At the heart of community. At the start of the future.

That’s where you’ll find Dubbo Regional Council and this opportunity to shape our region as our new Childcare Assistant

Our people care deeply about serving and strengthening our community. We work for 55,000 residents and 1.65 million people who visit our region each year - and when you join us, you’ll be part of that impact every single day. We’re at the centre of huge and important environmental, economic and societal change that will ensure a more sustainable future – for the Dubbo region, New South Wales, and beyond. It doesn’t get much bigger than that.

Join us as a Childcare Assistant, Community Services, and develop your skills and future career.

Find people you can count on, and a lifestyle you love

As a childcare Assistant you will support the growth and development of children in your care through creating a positive and nurturing environment. You will play a key role, working in a highly dedicated supportive team, to ensure the diverse needs of children and families are met and industry standards maintained. You will be supporting the programming and planning of engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that foster children's learning, creativity, and social skills

This is a full time position. Based on 40 hour week with one day off per month.

You'll work with a great team to:

Nurture children’s learning and well-being in accordance with current theories and industry practice
Ensure all necessary duties are completed in required time frames.
contribute to curriculum development by sharing ideas, supporting lesson planning, and implementing engaging activities that align with children's developmental needs and interests.

What you'll bring

To thrive in this role, you will need:

Certificate III in Community Services or Childcare
Demonstrated ability to relate well to children
Sound communication skills
Demonstrated knowledge of child development
A strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) to support the development of a play-based, child-centered curriculum.

We would also love you to have:

Experience programming for children 0-5 years of age
Proven experience in working as part of a team
Proven ability to work unsupervised and under direction

Ready to find more from work and life?

Join us, and help strengthen our community and your career.

This position offers an attractive annual salary ranging from $54,554 to $63,401.

To find out more about this role, explore the Position Description and feel free to reach out to our Coordinator of Rainbow Cottage on 02 6840 1755 to make an enquiry.

If this role sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, simply click Apply Now!

This position requires a pre-employment health assessment. Please refer to the Job Demands document for the physical requirements of the position.

Applications close 9:00am, Monday 24/3/2025.

Please Note: Notifications are primarily system generated. Please ensure your email is correct before submitting an application to avoid missing crucial updates and required information.

Why Dubbo Regional Council?

At Dubbo Regional Council, you’ll find a great combination. Here’s what you can expect in your career with us:

Find purpose and impact

Everything you do at Dubbo Regional Council makes a difference for so many people, in so many ways. It’ll always be that way. But right here, right now, we’re at the heart of some big change - and this is your once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help us shape the future for communities here and beyond.

Find personal and professional growth

You’ll find so much variety here. We’re doing diverse, high-impact work at scale. For you, that means plenty of opportunity to develop your skills and future career.

Find people you can count on and a lifestyle you love

Your career matters, but so does your life outside of work. You don’t have to sacrifice one for the other. Here, you’ll achieve and grow in a great place to live and work, with people who truly care.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

Find a better balance - This is a full time position, plus generous leave allowances and one day off per month.
Make your pay go further with a variety of novated vehicle leasing, self-education expenses, disability/income protection insurance, and so much more.
Be rewarded for your impact with our annual Staff Excellence Awards and find real connection with our supportive team environment and active social club.
Prioritise your health and wellbeing with our Fitness Passport, comprehensive Wellbeing Program, annual flu vaccination, and Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.

Dubbo Regional Council is part of Wiradjuri Country and we acknowledge all clan groups that reside within the Dubbo and Wellington Wiradjuri Nation. We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion, and we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, genders, abilities and cultural backgrounds.