Trainee - Early Childhood Educator

Parkes Shire Council; Parkes; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% training costs paid

Mentoring from professionals

38 hour week with RDO

Four weeks annual leave

Salary packaging options

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

12% superannuation

Work/life balance

Longevity in regional community

Job summary

Parkes Shire Council is offering cadetship, apprenticeship and trainee opportunities for highly motivated individuals. You will gain on-the-job experience while working toward a nationally accredited Early Childhood Education qualification over two years, paid under the Local Government (State) Award trainee band.

The role supports the Children's Services Team and aims to deliver high quality inclusive education and care to children of all abilities and their families.

Qualifications

• Motivated and willing to learn.
• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual.
• Flexible team player with good communication skills.
• Ability to problem solve and use self-initiative.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good communication, organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the Children's Services Team to provide high quality inclusive early childhood education and care.
• Support families and children of all abilities.
• Assist in gaining a nationally accredited qualification while working.
• Participate in on-the-job training and mentorship within Council.

Skills

Motivated learner

Reliable

Team player

Good communication

Problem solving

Time management

Job description

About the Opportunity

Parkes Shire Council is offering traineeship opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic people looking to gain on-the-job experience and practical knowledge whilst working towards a nationally accredited qualification.

The Trainee Early Childhood Educator with Central West Childcare Services will be an active contributor to the Children's Services Team and provide high quality inclusive early childhood education and and care to children of all abilities and their families. You will gain a nationally accredited Qualification in Early Childhood over a two year period while working and being paid under the traineeship band of the Local Government (State) Award.

More information about the role can be found in Trainee Early Childhood Educator Position Description.

About You

Parkes Shire Council are looking for these skills and qualities

• Motivated and willing to learn
• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
• Flexible team player with good communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and use self-initiative
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Good communication, organisational and time management skills
• Have a genuine interest in the role for which you are applying

Benefits

Council currently offers the following benefits to our Cadets, Apprentices and Trainees:

• 100% of training and study costs paid for by Council
• Dedicated support and mentoring from experienced professionals
• 38 hour working week an a fortnightly rostered day off (RDO)
• Four weeks Annual Leave per year
• Access to salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia (SPA)
• Wellness Programs and Health and Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Superannuation (currently at 12%)
• Relaxed regional lifestyle
• Work/Life balance
• And more!

About our Cadet, Apprentice and Trainee (CAT) Program 2026

Parkes Shire Council is offering cadetship, apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities for highly motivated and enthusiastic people looking to gain on-the-job experience and practical knowledge whilst working towards a nationally accredited qualification through a Registered Training Organisation.

The CAT Program provides you with the opportunity to gain on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals, with all training and study costs paid for by Council.

About Parkes Shire Council

Since its establishment in January 1981, Parkes Shire Council has earned a reputation as an innovative, progressive organisation with a proven ability to deliver outstanding outcomes for our community. As a two-time winner of the AR Bluett Memorial Award - the state's oldest and most prestigious local government award - we take pride in our culture of continuous improvement and excellence.

Embracing a LEAN philosophy across our organisation and operations, we're constantly looking at how we can do things better in order to maximise the value we deliver. We are committed to developing and retaining a skilled, energetic and professional workforce to ensure that we continue to provide the best possible services, facilities and infrastructure to our community.

We strive to provide a flexible, safe and inclusive work environment for our people, and are proud to have achieved formal accreditation under ISO 45001, the internationally recognised standard in Occupational Health and Safety.

If you're seeking a challenging and rewarding career, a range of lifestyle benefits, and an opportunity to contribute to a high-performing organisation, then we're the right place for you.

For more information, please visit our website: www.parkes.nsw.gov.au