Relief Staff Administration Officer

Blacktown is a vibrant city located in the very heart of Greater Sydney, halfway 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 403,000 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 644,000. 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 childcare 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.

This is an exciting permanent, full-time opportunity primarily responsible for leading and coordinating Kids’ Early Learning (KEL) Relief educator placement to ensure operational and legislative requirements are met.

Qualifications and experience

Essential:

• Diploma in Early Childhood, Business or Business Administration or equivalent
• Suitable experience within the Child Care sector
• Strong relationship management skills
• Demonstrated ability to think ahead and be able to provide a plan for the future
• Current Class “C” driver’s licence.

Remuneration and benefits

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

• Entry level for this position starts at $1216.80 per week
• 35-hour working week 
• Opportunity to participate in Council’s flextime arrangement
• Employee benefits such as leave entitlements (where applicable), 10.5% employer contribution payable to your nominated superannuation fund, Fitness Passport, gym membership discounts, and social clubs.

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.

Please note being fully vaccinated for COVID-19 is a requirement prior to commencement and throughout ongoing employment with Blacktown City Council.

We are a child safe organisation that supports and promotes the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of children.

Position description 

Click here to view or download the position description.

  Apply now using our fast and easy-to-use online application process:

1. Have your resume and any other relevant documentation ready to attach. 
2. Have a personal email address ready to use and complete your application without ‘logging out’ of the system.
3. Review the questions and decide on your responses before commencing your application.

   Best of luck.

Closing date:           Friday 7 April 2023, 11.59 pm    

Contact officer:       Serena Quigley on 9839 6868

Internal ref:              BCC878

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