Early Childhood Educator Certificate 3 Trainee

Sutherland Shire Council; Sutherland Shire Council; On-site; AUD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Annual flu shots

Health and wellbeing programme

Novated lease options

Job summary

The Sutherland Shire Council is offering an Early Childhood Educator Trainee position. You will begin your journey in our Early Education Centres while studying towards the nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

You will work alongside experienced educators to create safe and engaging environments for children birth to school age. This 19-month temporary full-time contract provides practical mentoring, learning opportunities, and a pathway into a rewarding

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with children.
• Willingness to learn and complete formal study.
• Ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating safe, inclusive and engaging learning environments for children.
• Support experienced educators in daily routines and activities.
• Contribute to children's learning, wellbeing and development.
• Participate in on-the-job training and mentoring.

Skills

Genuine interest in children

Enthusiastic and caring

Team player

Reliable and motivated

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Job description

Early Childhood Educator Certificate 3 Trainee

Kickstart your career in Early Childhood Education - multiple positions available from mid-January 2027!

Sutherland Shire Council is offering an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to begin their early childhood education journey. As an Early Childhood Educator Trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience in our Early Education Centres while studying towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Working alongside experienced educators, you'll help create safe, inclusive and engaging environments where children can learn, grow and thrive.

The Opportunity

This is more than a traineeship. It's the first step towards a rewarding career helping shape the lives of children and supporting families within your community.

You'll receive practical on-the-job training, professional mentoring and valuable experience working with children from birth to school age. As you learn, you'll develop the skills and confidence to support children's learning, wellbeing and development while contributing to high-quality early education programmes.

About You

We're looking for people who:

• Have a genuine interest in working with children
• Are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn
• Enjoy building positive relationships with others
• Are reliable, motivated and committed to completing formal study
• Work well as part of a team and contribute positively to the workplace
• Share our commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments for children

Why Join Us?

• Earn while you learn through a supported traineeship pathway
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Work alongside experienced and passionate educators
• Access mentoring, training and professional development opportunities
• Make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and families
• Build a career in a growing and rewarding industry

What You'll Bring

• NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment - or willingness to obtain before commencement.
• National Foundations of Child Safety Training Certificate (Geccko) - or willingness to obtain before commencement.

Compensation & Working Hours

• Package: $51,251.20 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Allowance will be applied to these roles in addition with Federal Government guidelines.
• Hours of work: Temporary Full Time (19 month contract). Working 38 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
• Benefits: To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Reach out to Jessica Chappell, Business Administration Supervisor *********@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner ********@ssc.nsw.gov.au can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programmes, and events.