Casual Children and Youth Services Assistant

• An exciting opportunity to support children, young people and families through safe, high-quality programs 
• Be part of a close-knit team at a progressive Lower North Shore council  
• From $38.90 per hour including casual loading 

Why Apply? 

Join us in creating a vibrant, progressive and sustainable community.  

We are an innovative and progressive lower north shore Council with a rich history dating back to the 1890s and many heritage-listed sites. With an abundance of amenities and attractions, this area has something to offer everyone.   

We are a smaller Council, offering diverse and rewarding work. As a Casual Children and Youth Services Assistant, you will be part of a small but ambitious Council, supporting our greatest asset- our staff.  

This role will provide you with the opportunity to utilise your skills in the Children and Youth Services team to support the facilitation of high-quality programs and events in accordance with relevant legislative and regulatory requirements. 

Mosman Council have a close-knit culture, with networking encouraged to support all teams.  

Why You’ll Like Working Here  

At Mosman Council, we are committed to our community and its environment and provide our employees with the same level of commitment and care. 

As a member of a close-knit team you will experience a connected and supportive environment.  

The team you will join is welcoming and knowledgeable and ready to collaborate to continually improve our systems and processes.  

We are proud to be recognised as a leading employer, having recently won the Xref 2025 Best Workplace Award and the Xref 2025 Change Champion Award, which celebrate excellence in people management and positive workplace transformation. 

What You’ll Be Working On  

• Supporting the delivery of Council’s children and youth programs, helping to create safe, welcoming and high-quality activities for children and young people.
• Working alongside a supportive team to help plan, set up, run and reflect on programs and events.
• Engaging positively with children, young people and families, responding to their needs and providing appropriate information or referrals when required.
• Helping to create inclusive, engaging and developmentally appropriate spaces where children and young people feel safe, supported and connected to their carers and community.
• Following child safe, confidentiality and professional practice requirements at all times.

What You’ll Bring to the Role 

You will bring qualifications or are currently studying in fields relevant to working with children and/or young people and the community.

You will have demonstrated experience working with children and/or young people in a professional context.

In addition to the above, you will also hold a current first aid certificate.

The position is identified as a Child-Related position under the Commission of Children and Young People Act 1998 and the successful candidate is required to hold a valid Working With Children Check.

How to Apply 

• Apply now by completing the online application form below. You can save your application and come back to it later. 
• Please answer all required questions and demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria. 
• Upload your Resume/CV and any relevant documentation (Word, PDF or JPEG format only)
• For further information about the role, please contact Rebecca Carr on 9978 4142 during business hours for a confidential discussion or see the attached Position Description. 

Applications close:    11.59pm, Sunday 1 March 2026. 
 

Mosman Council is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. 

Mosman Council is committed to creating safer communities for children and young people