Bayside Council

Trainee Early Childhood Educator

Trainee Early Childhood Educator

• This a First Nations identified position
• Learn and earn opportunity
• Kick-start your career in Early Education and Care at Bayside Council

Our team

Are you ready to kick-start your career and make a positive impact on your community? Bayside Council is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a trainee educator.

Purpose the role

We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual to support our Early Childhood Education Centres. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to begin or grow their career in early education and care! Gain a nationally recognised qualification while working alongside qualified educators and learning the essential skills needed within the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities and programs.
• Support children in their daily routines, including meals and playtime.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging environment for children.
• Observe and document children’s progress and development.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members from a range of cultures, backgrounds, experiences, and situations.
• Work in line with the National Quality Framework and National Early Education and Care regulations.

What We’re Looking For:

• A candidate who identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and is accepted by the community they identify with.
• No prior experience necessary; training will be provided.
• A genuine passion for working with young children.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certificate, or willingness to obtain.
• Current Working With Children Check (WWCC), or willingness to obtain.
• Effective communication, interpersonal and team-work skills.

Why Choose a Career with Bayside Council?

• Gain hands-on experience and industry-specific training.
• Be mentored by an experienced and qualified professionals.
• Opportunity to achieve an accredited qualification in early childhood education while working.
• Support First Nations programming in our centres, including for Reconcliation Week, NAIDOC Week, and the Dharawal Language Program.
• Fantastic benefits such as gym membership discounts, annual skin checks and flu vaccinations, health expos and an EAP service.

Apply now

Before submitting your application, please take the time to read the Position Description by clicking the paperclip button located in the top right section of this page. Please use MS Edge or Google Chrome to submit your application. If you have any issues opening the link, please contact us at [email protected] 

Closing date: Wednesday 27 May, 2026.

Salary: $827 per week (18yo or completed HSC) + 12% superannuation

Applicants may be required to satisfactorily undertake a Criminal History Check, Medical and/or Working with Children check in accordance with the position.

Bayside Council is proud to be both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Child-Safe Organisation. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe workplace where all individuals regardless of background, experience, or identity, feel valued and respected. We also recognise the rights of children and young people to feel safe when accessing Council services, and we strive to maintain an environment that promotes their safety and wellbeing. All hiring decisions are based solely on individual merit and alignment with requirements of the role. Applicants can request a reasonable adjustment at any stage during the recruitment process by getting in touch with our Talent Acquisition team to discuss their needs in confidence.