Illawarra Children's Services seeks creative people to make a difference every day in our work with children, families and the community.

In return for your commitment, we offer:

• family-friendly working conditions
• staff discounts
• study support
• training and professional development
• a network of centres across the region
• industry leading programs and practices
• inclusive work environments
• employee assistance program
• a large central support team

Interested? Read on!

Current Vacancies

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Casual Employment

Applications for Casual Employment

Illawarra Children's Services employs:

• Early Childhood Teachers
• Advanced Child Care Workers (Qualified)
• Child Care Workers (Certificate III)
• Cooks

To apply for casual employment with Illawarra Children's Services, please download the Application for Casual Employment and the relevant position description.

Position Descriptions and Essential Criteria

Please download relevant Position Description below:

Documentation required with your application:

  Completed Application Form
  Letter of introduction outlining your qualifications, skills, experience and addressing the selection criteria
   Resume - including two work related referees
   Copy of your qualifications
   Copy of your First Aid Certificate
   Working with Children Check - Applicant Declaration and Consent form
   Copy of your Proof of Citizenship, Proof of Permanent Residency or Work Permit/Visa
   Birth Certificate or Passport
   Photo identification e.g. drivers licence, Proof of age card, uni or TAFE student card
   Marriage Certificate
   Other documentation supporting your claim for the position
   Statement of Service verifying service with previous child-related experience (only if relevant to the position)

Please note: Originals will be required at the time of interview.

Working with Children Checks

After the interview process, the NSW Government's Working with Children Check will be conducted for the preferred applicant. Under the NSW Child Protection Legislation, it is an offence for prohibited persons to apply for these positions. Information about child protection and prohibited persons can be sourced from the NSW Commission for Children and Young People website at http://kids.nsw.gov.au

The NSW Working with Children Check - Applicant Declaration and Consent form can be downloaded at https://check.kids.nsw.gov.au/background-check-consent.php. Please complete the form and return along with your application form.

Addressing the Essential Criteria

The following information is provided as a guide for people applying for a position with Illawarra Children's Services.

What are the Essential Criteria and why are they used?

Selection criteria describe the qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities and experience a person requires in order to do a job effectively.

You must meet the essential criteria to be considered for a position because without having the relevant qualifications, knowledge, skills or experience you would not be able to do the job. If you do not meet the essential criteria, you will not be shortlisted for interview.

How do I find out the Essential Criteria?

The selection criteria can be found as part of the position description relevant to the position you are applying for. It is important that you download the position description and read it thoroughly to give you an understanding of the role and requirements.

How to address Essential Criteria?

Format and Layout

There are a number of things you can do to make your selection criteria statement effective and easy for the selection panel to read.

• Make it a separate attachment from your resume and covering letter
• Give the document a heading and include the following details:
  • title, e.g. 'Statement Addressing Selection Criteria
  • name of the position
  • position reference number (e.g. 1005CCW1)
• Address each criterion separately:
  • give each a title, using exactly the same wording as appears on the selection criteria form, e.g. 'Excellent verbal communication skills'
  • list each criterion in the same order as the selection criteria form
  • under each heading write one or two short paragraphs explaining how you meet that particular criterion

Content

Your statement addressing the selection criteria needs to demonstrate how your previous experience, skills, education and training have equipped you to meet the requirements of the position.

Who should I use as a Referee?

Secure suitable referees as early as you can. They will play a vital role in supporting your claim for the position. You will need to supply two referees. Ideal candidates are people who have directly supervised your work in previous roles and are able to provide comments on your skills and work performance. The more recently you have worked with your referees, the better. Always alert your referees to any position you have applied for if you think they will be contacted. Never let them be caught off-guard.

Who should you use as your referee?

With these factors in mind, the obvious candidates to use as referees include:

• Current colleagues
• Direct managers/team leaders from previous positions

Be sure to supply the person's full name, title, company and contact telephone number/s.

Privacy Policy

Your application is confidential

The information you provide is only used for employment purposes. Your details will be treated confidentially in accordance with our Privacy Policy.

For more information about employment with Illawarra Children's Services, please contact:

Samantha Bowden
Employee Services Manager
Phone: (02) 4283 9951
Email: employment@ics.org.au

Returning your application:

Attention: Samantha Bowden
Employee Services Manager
Illawarra Children's Services
PO Box 475
Corrimal NSW 2518