Childcare Trainee

Workforce One; Sydney; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Certificate III in ECEC

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Workforce One is offering a childcare trainee position at the Prestons Centre in NSW. You will assist experienced educators, support children aged 0–5, and gain hands-on experience while completing a nationally recognised traineeship in early childhood education and care.

Great for motivated individuals with a teamwork mindset who are willing to obtain a WWCC and travel to the centre. This role provides mentorship, practical learning, and potential career progression in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• Interest in childcare, early childhood education.
• Positive attitude, reliability, and eagerness to learn.
• Teamwork and strong communication skills.
• Must have, or be willing to obtain, a Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• Ability to travel reliably to and from the Prestons Centre

Responsibilities

• Supporting educators in daily childcare programs
• Assisting with child observations and documentation, including eating and sleeping charts, parent communications, and photography
• Helping prepare and implement engaging lessons and activities
• Assisting with enrollment paperwork as needed
• Floating between rooms as your skills grow, gaining experience across different age groups
• Participating in training and professional development sessions
• Following Workplace Health & Safety procedures

Skills

Interest in childcare

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

WWCC willingness

Job description

Interested in a career in childcare? Looking for a secure traineeship with yourlocal council? Gain hands‑on experience caring for children aged 0-5, work alongside experienced educators, and start your future in early childhood education!

• PAID to study a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Local Centre with career progression opportunities
• Must have WWCC or willingness to obtain

Cecil Hills

As a Childcare Trainee, you'll gain hands‑on experience working alongside experienced educators, caring for and supporting children aged 0-5. You'll learn practical skills in early childhood education, child development, and program delivery while completing a nationally recognised traineeship. This is a role where you'll receive guidance and mentorship, not just be part of a team.

Some of Your Duties Will Include:

• Supporting educators in daily childcare programs
• Assisting with child observations and documentation, including eating and sleeping charts, parent communications, and photography
• Helping prepare and implement engaging lessons and activities
• Assisting with enrollment paperwork as needed
• Floating between rooms as your skills grow, gaining experience across different age groups
• Participating in training and professional development sessions
• Following Workplace Health & Safety procedures

What You'll Need to Get Started:

Interest in childcare, early childhood education.

Positive attitude, reliability, and eagerness to learn.

Teamwork and strong communication skills.

Must have, or be willing to obtain, a Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Ability to travel reliably to and from the Prestons Centre

Why Choose This Traineeship?

Hands‑On Experience: Learn practical childcare skills while supporting children aged 0-5.

Mentorship: Work alongside experienced educators in a supportive environment.

Career Pathway: Build a foundation for a future in early childhood education.