Senior Administration Supervisor - Family Day Care

Senior Administration Supervisor - Family Day Care

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, half-way between Sydney City and the Blue Mountains. It is a city of ambition and excitement. With a total of 54 residential suburbs, and population of 395,000 coming from more than 180 different birthplaces, Blacktown City is one of the most diverse communities in Australia.

Working in Blacktown City provides a wealth of professional opportunities. Blacktown City Council is the largest council in New South Wales, 4th largest in Australia and a leader in the development of the western Sydney region. With almost unmatched growth expected over the next 25 years, we are on an exciting journey of transformation to prepare for a population of more than 612,000. There has never been a more exciting time to join one of Sydney’s most dynamic and high-performing councils as we continue to deliver outstanding levels of service for our proud and diverse community and prepare our great city for the future.

Blacktown City Council strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQ+ community, veterans and people with disabilities.

About the opportunity

Blacktown City Council owns and operates a childcare business, Kids’ Early Learning, with a portfolio of 26 child care centres and over 70 family day care educators.

Kids’ Early Learning has approximately 300 full-time, part-time and casual staff and operates throughout the Blacktown local government area, serving over 1700 families and providing care and learning needs for their children.

We are seeking to fill a permanent, full-time, Senior Administration Supervisor Family Day Care position. The successful applicant will supply assistance to the administrative operations of the Family Day Care (FDC) section, ensuring section meets it obligations under approved Council policies and guidelines.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Certificate of Attainment in Business Administration, Management or a related field
• Management training
• Solid relevant work experience in a similar customer service management role
• Current Class “C” driver’s licence
• Clearance of National Police Check.

Desirable:

• Certificate of Child Care Studies or an Associate Diploma of Social Science (Child Studies) from a College of Technical and Further Education.

Remuneration and benefits

The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with Blacktown City Council’s Enterprise Agreement.

• A competitive salary range of $1,147.10 - $1,284.80 (Grade 6) per week will be offered based on skills, qualifications and experience
• 35 hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council's flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 9.5% employer superannuation contribution payable to the Local Government Superannuation Scheme, Fitness Passport and gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

This position has been identified as child related work, in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Regulation 2013. Therefore, your application must include a Working with Children Check (WWCC) number. For further information, go to www.newcheck.kids.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety

Blacktown City Council is committed to safety. We have introduced alcohol and other drug testing at the pre-employment phase, and via a series of random and cause testing.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

Best of luck.

Closing Date:           Friday 9 April 2021, 11.30pm     

Contact Officer:       Susan Rossiter on 9839 6850

INTERNAL REF:       BCC852