Liverpool City Council

Childcare Trainee – Edmondson Park

Early Childhood Services Trainee

8 x Temporary Full time - 18 Months , 38 hours per week, 5 days

Salary:   From $23,604.84 to $60,249.24 per year

Closing Date: 2 May 2024

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 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 18 months which will include a blend of workplace learning and formal training to gain a Certificate III in 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 not already possess a Certificate III (in any field) or higher qualification and be a minimum of 16 years of age (Legislative Requirement).

To succeed in this role you should have;

·         Effective interpersonal and communication skills

·         Ability to work as a co-operative team member

·         A strong interest in the area of early childhood education

·         Must not already possess a Certificate III or higher qualification in any field.

This position is subject to a working with children check and prohibited persons are not eligible to apply.

Why work for Liverpool City Council?

• 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 Samata Billa, Talent Acquisition Partner on 0287117765.

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.

Click the Apply button to download a copy of the position description from our portal.

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.