After School Hours Care Assistant

After School Hours Care Assistant

About the Opportunity

Cabonne Council has an exciting opportunity for an After School Hours Care Assistant to join the Molong After School Hours team on a casual basis.   

The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the day to day running of the after school hours program including assisting with supervising children ensuring their well-being and safety, and engaging with their needs and interests.

You will be working as part of a team that service the Cabonne Council area.  Lead by a supportive and proactive leadership team, you will be provided with support and training in line with Council's values to learn the role and ensure our workers are resilient, adaptive and are able to perform to Council and community expectations.

Working for Cabonne Council provides a rewarding opportunity to work for, and in, a close knit community. 

Detailed Responsibilities

• Assisting with the supervision of children ensuring their well-being and safety, identifying and engaging with their needs and interests, planning, implementing and evaluating daily programs.
• Assisting with the planning and implementation and evaluation of service programs for children ensuring a balanced and varied daily structure.
• Assisting with organising adequate resources for daily programs i.e. afternoon tea, equipment activities and experiences.

So what do you need to be successful?

• Class C driver’s licence.
• Senior First Aid Certification
• Working with Children Check Clearance
• Child Protection Training
• Demonstrated experience working with children.
• Ability to assist with the coordination of a stimulating range of activities
• Ability to assist in the coordination of the day to day operation of the Centre 
• Excellent communication skills (Written and Verbal).

Other details relating to this position are:

Hourly rate for the Assistant is $30.51 - $32.86.

Employment is under the Local Government (State) Award 2020

You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job

Cabonne Council proudly promotes the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity