The Child Care Worker role is an exciting opportunity to provide care and support for the children of clients attending Group Work programs by ensuring a safe, caring and interactive environment.

This role is temporary part-time working 3.5 hours per week during term time until 30 June 2026.

Why work with us?

We know that a healthy work life balance supports our staff. In addition to this we offer:

• Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging plus Meal and Entertainment Benefits
• Flexible work arrangements for a healthy work life balance
• Corporate Wellness Program
• Excellent training and professional development opportunities
• Access to free and confidential counselling through our Employee Assistance Program
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Journey Insurance

What you will need

•  Certificate 3 in Children's Services or equivalent or demonstrated willingness to complete studies
• Experience delivering education and/or care of children
• Completed appropriate Child Protection training
• Current First Aid Certificate, CPR and Asthma and Anaphylaxis training
• Drivers licence and reliable vehicle

About us

CatholicCare is a multi-service agency committed to helping those in need, regardless of religious beliefs, backgrounds or circumstances. Our Vision is for inclusive, thriving communities where human dignity of all is respected and valued. We are in a period of rapid growth and we are always looking for great people to join us!

For more information please contact Lysa Fitzgerald on 4211 6109.

Close Date: 23 September 2023

As part of our recruitment process we will be reviewing applications as they are received. As a result, this position may close prior to the closing date. If you are interested in working with us, we recommend sending your application across as soon as possible. Best of luck!

CatholicCare Wollongong is committed to equal opportunity in employment and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

All employees are subject to probity and pre-employment checks. CatholicCare Wollongong is a smoke free zone.

CatholicCare is strongly committed to the safety and well-being of children and young people, and to the National Principles for Child Safe Organisations. Applicants are thoroughly screened prior to employment.