Liverpool City Council

Childcare Assistant Educator

Childcare Assistants

WHY US:

We believe it's important to do work that matters to you personally. There are so many opportunities that celebrate and enrich our community now and for the future. Join our dedicated Children's Services team within Council's Community and Lifestyle portfolio, working alongside passionate professionals who deliver engaging library services, events, recreation, and community development programs.

JOB DETAILS
1 X Permanent part-time 18hrs, 3 days per week
2 X Permanent full-time 38hrs, 5 days per week

Shifts include 6:30am - 10am or 2:30pm - 6pm - Holsworthy Early Education and Care Centre (Additional hours available to cover staff leave)

Salary $60,195.99 to $65,374.78 (salary based on full-time hours) + 12 % super

JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Assistant Educator, you will work alongside experienced Early Childhood Teachers to assist in designing, implementing, and evaluating high-quality inquiry-based learning experiences for children.

Our Council operates six Early Education and Care Centres and two Preschools, all exceeding National Quality Standards, and our educators take pride in delivering programs that make a real impact.

ABOUT YOU:

• Thrive on collaboration to create enriching curriculums, rituals, and routines that foster children's curiosity and learning through enquiry.
• Love quality resources and loose parts, using them to create inspiring learning environments.
• Enjoy developing nurturing and respectful relationships with children.
• Hold a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, first aid certification, and child protection training recognised by ACECQA.
• Have knowledge of child development, child safe practices, contemporary early childhood approaches, and regulations.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT LCC:
We invest in our people because our educators are at the heart of everything we do. Here's what you can enjoy:

• Competitive salary with paid lunch break.
• 2hrs relief from face to face teaching for curriculum development and documentation.
• Rostered day off per month for fulltime employees.
• Abundance of Learning and Development opportunities including subsidised study costs supporting your growth as a professional.
• Comprehensive onboarding.
• Networking opportunities with other early childhood professionals.
• Partnerships with local universities to support your growth.
• Access to long service leave after 5 years, with further accrual.
• Health and wellbeing support, including free counselling, wellbeing leave, and gym subsidies.
• Salary sacrifice options for Education and Care fees.
• Beautiful, well-resourced natural learning environments.
• Work in a positive, inclusive, and collaborative culture, with services exceeding National Quality Standards.

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a National Police Check as part of the recruitment process and may be required to undergo a pre-employment medical check.

Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and value diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We encourage all applicants, including First nation people, people with disability, LGBTIQ and culturally diverse communities to join Council.

HOW TO APPLY: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter outlining your interest and how your background and experience suit this opportunity, as well as your resume.

Click here for a copy of the position description.

CLOSING: 10AM 28th July 2026

Be part of creating the future, for further information about the position please contact Linda Dsouza, Talent Acquisition Partner at [email protected]