
2025 Traineeship - Education and Care
7 days ago
Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.
Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel **welcome**, **belong**and **succeed**.
**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**:
Are you looking to kick start your career?
Cumberland City Council operates 13 education and care services across the Cumberland Local Government Area, including long day care and OOSH (out of school hours) services.
Cumberland City Council are pleased to offer a position for an Education and Care trainee to join our team and develop their career in the industry alongside our professional and skilled staff in line with the 'fresh start for local government apprentices, trainees and cadets' in conjunction with the NSW Government. This traineeship offer a combination of on-the-job work experience combined with the completion of a nationally recognised qualification, Certificate III in Education and Care, through TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
The successful applicant will require:
- A commitment to learning and a genuine interest in early childhood education and care
- The ability to meet deadlines and adhere to a training plan
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be 18 years of age or over
- Current Working with Children Check.
Download the position description here for more information.
**About this role**:
- 1 x term contract, full-time position on offer for up to 24 months
- Working a 38 hour week with the hours of work will be rostered between 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
- Access to a paid Study Leave Day each fortnight
- This opportunity will provide you with experience to work across a number of Council's education and care services.
**Salary information**: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.
- This position is placed in Cumberland's Trainee Salary Structure with a salary range of $639.97 to $882.66 per week, dependent upon schooling completed, plus 11.5% superannuation
**WHAT WE CAN OFFER**:
- We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
- Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
- Leave entitlements including annual leave,15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
- Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
- Corporate Health Insurance discounts
- Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
- Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
- Free access to Council owned swimming pools
- Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
**ABOUT US**:
**What you'll need to have for this role**:
- The right to live and work in Australia
- Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
- Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
- Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.
**Closing date: 11:59pm, Sunday 5 January 2025**
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