Early Childhood Services Diploma Trainee

Careers at Council; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Liverpool City Council is seeking self-motivated Diploma Trainee Early Childhood Educators for a 2-year traineeship. This role combines practical hands-on experience with studies towards a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, allowing individuals to thrive in a collaborative work culture that supports childhood development.

Benefits

Learn through TAFE NSW, a leading training provider.

Continuous learning and development opportunities.

Health and Wellbeing benefits including free counselling.

Beautiful, nature-based learning environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age.
• Relevant work experience in childcare.
• Current First Aid Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing safe and stimulating educational environment for children.
• Work with a team to meet children's needs in Early Education.
• Complete a 2-year traineeship combining workplace learning and formal training.

Skills

Effective interpersonal and communication skills

Teamwork in a multi-disciplinary team

Customer focused service understanding

Education

Certificate III in Childcare (CHC30121 or CHC30113)

Tools

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Liverpool, New South Wales

Description

Early Childhood Services Diploma Trainee

Diploma trainee will study a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care - CHC50121

2x Temporary Fulltime, 38 hours, 5 days per week - 24 Months

Salary: T2 -T5 $30,495.24 to $48,029.22 + 12% super

Closing Date: 4 July 2025

About Us

Liverpool City Council owns and operates six Early Education and Care Centres and two Preschools across our LGA. Our educators take pride in their profession with all services being rated as “Exceeding National Quality Standards” for several years. Our teams value a positive, inclusive, motivating, and collaborative workplace culture. This role is key in leading the team and providing an environment centred around enquiry-based learning, where children can thrive in their most formative years.

About The Role

Early Childhood Educators have a lifelong impact on children and their families! If you are interested in commencing a rewarding career in Early Childhood, then this is the position for you!

We are seeking self-motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our educating team as a Diploma Trainee Early Childhood Educator. You will be working with a team of exceptional Educators to provide a safe, stimulating, and educational environment for all children attending the centre.

The traineeship is for a period of 2 years which will include a blend of workplace learning and formal training to gain a Diploma of Early Education and Care through the registered training organisation, TAFE NSW. The traineeship gives those wishing to commence a career in Early Childhood Education an opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge in high quality services that exceed National Quality Standards. You will be able to learn in a supportive workplace ensuring you are equipped with the skills and knowledge to advance in your new career.

To be able to apply for the position you must be a minimum of 16 years of age (Legislative Requirement). Candidates should already have completed Certificate III in Childcare (CHC30121 or CHC30113).

The Successful Applicant Will Have

• Relevant work experience
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience and ability to work as a team player in a multi-disciplinary team
• Understanding of customer focused service.
• Experience in communicating and interacting effectively with children, parents and staff
• Current First Aid Certificate
  
  

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply – please provide your current working with children check verification number.

Benefits Of Working With Us

• Learn through TAFE NSW, one of Australia's leading training providers.
• Gain practical knowledge that you can implement in the workplace.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to support career progression.
• Be a part of a large organisation, giving you opportunities to meet new people and learn about local government.
• Comprehensive induction.
• Regularly meet with likeminded trainees through the trainee learning community.
• Be supported by a dedicated workplace mentor.
• Be part of a team who thrives off collaboration and values your ideas!
• Health and Wellbeing benefits including, leave, free counselling, and gym subsidy.
• Beautiful, nature-based learning environments that support enquiry based learning.
  
  

For further information about the position please contact Luke Chesworth, Volunteer and Foundational Roles Coordinator/Convenor at [e-mail]

How to Apply: Please click the 'Apply' button above. Applicants must submit a covering letter, current resume and response to the selection criteria questions which will be shown once you commence your application.

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Liverpool City Council is committed to providing a working environment that supports all employees to reach their full potential.

To be eligible to apply for permanent positions at Liverpool City Council, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident. For Temporary positions, you need a visa that gives you permission to work in Australia.

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