Family Day Care Educator - Application Form

Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you interested in becoming a Family Day Care Educator and want to run your own business from home? Council’s Education and Care business units coordinates Cumberland Council Family Day Care in strict accordance with the Education and Care National Law and Regulations, Family Assistance Legislation, and Education and Care’s Guiding Principles, and policies and procedures. 

Cumberland Council Family Day Care  is a home-based quality early education and care service, with a family and community focus. We have been operating for 25 years, offering professional and supervised care for children up to 13 years of age. Care is provided in the Educator's private homes, registered with Cumberland Council Family Day Care.

Cumberland Family Day Care has achieved the rating of 'Meeting the National Quality Standards' in accordance with the Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) National Quality Framework.

If you respect the rights of the child, understand and care for children's growth and development, and believe every child is an individual, then you have the skills and attributes to be a successful Family Day Care Educator.

Key requirements include (but are not limited to):

• A passion and desire to work with young children and their families
• An ACECQA approved qualification in Education and Care -  minimum of Certificate III level
• A current First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis and CPR Certificate
• Current Working with Children Check Number
• Excellent communication skills 
• Creativity and flexibility
• The ability to offer more than one year's commitment to the service.

We accept applications from prospective educators residing within Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA). Applications from outside the LGA may be considered and will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Council fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions, and will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supporting Council environment, which endeavours to promote child safe child friendly practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application. It is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

View the job description here.

ABOUT US

Council is committed to providing an accessible, safe and inclusive workplace for all. If you require additional support or any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the application process.

Successful applicants must be eligible to work in Australia and agree to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position. This may include criminal record checks, qualification and licence checks, and proof of the right to work in Australia (please refer to the position description for the specific qualifications and requirements for this role). Copies of sighted documents will be kept by Council for its records as proof of verification.

Council's COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure has been designed and adopted to protect the health and safety of our people, our customers and the community. It is a condition of employment that all applicants produce evidence of their vaccination status as part of the employment screening process.

Enquiries: Telephone the Family Day Care Team on (02) 8757 9076 for further information. 

How to apply for a Working With Children Check number

There is a simple two-step process for getting a Working With Children Check number.

1. Fill in an online form or call the helpline to have someone fill in a form for you.

2. Take the application number to a Service NSW location, pay the fee (if applicable) and have your identity confirmed (you will need to take appropriate identification with you).

The Working With Children Check will cost $80 for paid workers and self-employed people and is valid for a five-year period. There is no fee for volunteers, adults living in a FDC Educators home and students on placement. Find out more at https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-working-children-check

  HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire.  You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed. You must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this job.