Trainee Educator | PSC1308

Overview

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Own your future with a Traineeship at Port Stephens Council (PSC) – ready for commencement in January 2026

Opportunity

Our Thrive Kids teams support local schools in our Community of Port Stephens with Out of School Hours Care across 10 services, including Vacation Care. With the successful introduction of one Trainee Educator, we're looking to grow the team and add one more Trainee to Thrive Kids OOSH.

As our Trainee Educator, you will develop the skills to provide support to the Thrive Kids team. You will provide a high level of customer service and enthusiasm whilst assisting the team in planning, implementing and evaluating our OOSH programs for our communities little humans.

Not only will you gain on-the-job experience from the team, you will also undertake a Diploma of School-Aged Education and Care.

Career path post-traineeship

What does a career at PSC look like for me post-Traineeship? Whilst We Can't Guarantee a Permanent Position Post-traineeship, this is what a career path could look like with a Diploma behind you.

• Casual Educator
• OOSH Educator at one of our 10 services across the LGA
• You might move into a leadership position and work as one of our Supervisors at the services
• Or a strategic leadership position such as an OOSH Coordinator

This is a contract opportunity – working 28.5 hours per week including study time, with a flexible working arrangement and additional professional development opportunities.

Base Hourly Range: $26.70 to $34.16 (T4 - T7) + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance

Under 18 years of age: $19.85 (T2) + 12% superannuation + $2,464 retention allowance

You will be primarily working from Wirreanda, with opportunities to work from other services throughout School Holidays.

Some of the key responsibilities within this role are listed below; view the full list here – view the position description.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Nominated Supervisor to ensure the service complies with relevant legislation, Acts and Regulation
• Assist with the planning, implementation and evaluation of a developmentally appropriate program
• Assist in reviewing and implementing all policies and processes
• Assist with the general administration tasks associated with service operations
• Ensure the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children in care

Traineeship benefits

Throughout your Traineeship, you'll receive:

• Financial support in a paid role, including full payment for your studies
• Time in your work week to attend your formal training
• Progression through your salary levels with each year of successful completion
• Opportunities to participate in internal networking events with other PSC Apprentices, Cadets and Trainees
• Opportunities to develop professional and social networks across PSC

What PSC looks for

• Demonstrated commitment to the completion of a Diploma in School-Aged Education and Care
• Access to reliable transport for attendance at work and external training providers
• Ability to work in a team environment

Benefits and culture

• Work/Life balance with generous leave entitlements
• Long service leave after around 5 years
• Health & Wellbeing leave to recharge as needed
• Paid Parental Leave (14 weeks) accessible to all employees
• PSCare Day and employee assistance programs
• Wellbeing programs and corporate discounts
• Free parking on site
• And more…

Application and enquiries

To complete your online application, you will be asked to upload a copy of your resume and responses to questions above.

Applications Close: Midnight, Sunday, 21 September 2025

For position related enquiries, contact: Joanne Kewin, OOSH Coordinator,

For Application enquiries, contact: Brooke Tisdell, Talent Acquisition Advisor,

For information on the Cadetship and study requirements, contact: Tiahna Sanderson, Learning & Development Officer,

For information on our recruitment process, and what we look for in an application, please visit our Careers page on our website for 'How to Apply'

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Seniority level

• Internship

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Education and Training
• Industries: Government Administration

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