Early Childhood Trainee

12 hours ago

Bega New South Wales, Australia Bega Valley Shire Council Full time $28,000 - $48,000 per year

A career with Bega Valley Shire Council offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful and diverse work that supports the vibrant communities of the south-east corner of NSW. Nestled between rolling hills and some of the state's most stunning beaches, this region is home to a variety of people who enjoy both rural and coastal living.

As an AR Bluett Award winning Council, we are proud of our dedicated and talented team, whose efforts make our success possible.

With a workforce of over 350, we provide essential services to our communities, including libraries, customer service, finance, children's services, engineering, project management, road maintenance, water management, environment, parks, gardens, and town centres.

We offer a range of employment benefits to support our staff, which may include:

  • Rostered days off
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Salary packaging
The Opportunity

We have multiple opportunities for compassionate individuals who are eager-to-learn and willing to undertake a vocational education qualification in early childhood education and learn a variety of functions and activities by participating as a team member in a Childhood Education Team.

As an Early Childhood Trainee, you will undertake vocational-level academic studies and apply theoretical learnings to workplace activities to reinforce your development. You will assist in providing early childhood education services by supporting and educating children within the service and contributing to the implementation and documentation of programs for children and their families.

To view the Position Description, please click here.

About You

We are seeking individuals who are currently studying Year 10, 11 or 12 and have demonstrated broad interest in early childhood education.

Benefits

These are fixed term, part time positions working seven (7) hours per week for a period of two (2) years.

The total remuneration package for this position commences at $28,071.68 to $48,187.78 gross per annum (paid pro-rata), comprising of:

  • $482.00 to $827.40 per week base salary (paid pro-rata)
  • $57.84 to $99.29 per week superannuation, calculated at 12% (paid pro-rata)

Remuneration for this position is dependent on the age and level of schooling achieved by the successful candidate.

Additional benefits for this position include:

  • Annual Award salary increases and performance reviews
  • Salary packaging program (SmartSalary)
  • Wellbeing Initiatives – Fitness Passport, Employee Assistance Program, Telus Health App, social club, health monitoring and annual flu vaccinations.
Application Process

All applicants must submit the following information to demonstrate their interest in a position;

  • Cover Letter (1-2 pages) - Please include information on:
  • Any relevant work experience (paid or unpaid)
  • Any relevant qualifications held
  • Resume - Up-to-date and include any work experience (paid or unpaid)

For further information on this position, please contact Kristy Whitney - Nominated Supervisor | Bandara Children Services on

Applications close 11.59pm AEST on 02 October 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in Australia and address the advertised selection criteria demonstrating their suitability for the role.

This position requires applicants to be suitably immunised in line with recommendations from the Australian Immunisation Handbook, mandated Public Health Orders and/or Councils Immunisation Procedure.

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