Paid Child Care Trainee — Earn & Learn

Campbelltown City Council NSW; Campbelltown; On-site; AUD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationally recognised qualification

On the job training

Support network

Paid staff meetings

Generous leave provisions

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted gym membership

Supplied uniforms

Job summary

Campbelltown City Council NSW is offering a Child Care Trainee position in Education and Care Services. This temporary full-time traineeship includes paid work time to complete course work and a pathway toward a nationally recognised qualification.

Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience caring for children aged 0–12, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and family communication. Applications close with a unique video and structured application process.

Qualifications

• Certificate III positions are temporary for up to 18 months, whilst Diploma positions are temporary for up to 24 months while completing the qualification.
• Applicants for the Diploma role must already possess a Certificate III (or equivalent).
• Successful applicants will complete components of their studies and on‑the‑job training.

Responsibilities

• Working as a team to provide a safe, welcoming environment.
• Interacting with children in a caring and positive way.
• Creating meaningful interactions and engagement with a child while supervising a larger group.
• Using initiative and being flexible to respond to children’s needs, continuously adapting and reprioritising.
• Assisting with planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate individual programs.
• Professionally communicating with and developing relationships with families, providing high quality customer focused service.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Passion for children

Flexibility

Initiative

Program planning

Education

Certificate III

Diploma (preferred)

Job description

Campbelltown City Council NSW is offering a Child Care Trainee position in Education and Care Services. This temporary full-time traineeship includes paid work time to complete course work and a pathway toward a nationally recognised qualification.

Successful applicants will gain hands-on experience caring for children aged 0–12, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork and family communication. Applications close with a unique video and structured application process.