Educator Traineeship Opportunities

Do you want to begin your employment journey in Education and Care? Are you a Certificate III looking to enhance your skillset? We are currently seeking Educator Traineeships for a Certificate III and Diploma level to join our friendly Education and Care teams. Rewrite the future with us

• Fee free training and traineeship bonuses provided by the Australian Government throughout your contract
• Launch your Education and Care career with one of the Central Coast's largest employers
• Gain skills and training within an experienced and friendly team
• Temporary full-time contracts available at Northlakes, Niagara Park and Kariong

About the role

Central Coast Council is excited to offer Education and Care traineeships including Certificate III and Diploma. Our traineeships play a crucial role in assisting the delivery of effective education and care services that encourage positive learning outcomes for children. These positions are designed for individuals who are enthusiastic about pursuing a career in Early Childhood Education while contributing to Central Coast Council's vision.

Our Certificate III traineeship will give you the opportunity to gain theoretical and practical experience whilst working at an Education and Care Centre over 18 months.

Our Diploma traineeships give you an opportunity to build upon your theoretical and practical experience while working within an education and care centre over 24 months - (you must hold a Certificate III qualification to be eligible for a diploma traineeship.

To view our position description which provides more information for you to learn more about this role please click the Apply button.

Who we are looking for

• Willingness to undertake training and complete either your Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Current Working with Children Check (if over 18 years of age)
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong customer service skills and a commitment to quality service provision.
• Ability to manage time efficiently and prioritise tasks.
• Flexibility to work various shifts between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• Great staff mentors and trainee network to support your studies
• Enjoy a rostered day off once a month
• Professional development opportunities
• Uniform provided
• A wide range of career opportunities exist at Council
• Our Centres offer a warm and friendly environment and are well known fixtures in their local communities.

Other important information

• The salary range for the Certificate III traineeship sits between $601 per week - $868 per week plus 12% superannuation
• The Certificate III and Diploma Traineeships are temporary full-time roles. We have positions available at Northlakes, Niagara Park and Kariong.
• Applicants may be required to undertake a course of vaccinations against Hepatitis A and B, Tetanus (Boostrix), MMR and Varicella or demonstrate their immunity. CMV screening will be required.

Applicants must meet screening requirements for existing qualifications which determine eligibility for a traineeship.

Council will be creating an eligibility list from this recruitment process and may utilise this eligibility list to fill other permanent or temporary vacancies.

Extra benefits

At Central Coast Council we provide team members with a range of extras that help them balance their life when they need it. Fitness Passports give access to a range of gyms. Wellbeing leave can be accessed twice a year to tick off something that means something to you - volunteering, health check ups, a 'me day' to refresh you. And an Employee Assistance Program that offers a range of wellbeing initiatives to help you and your immediate family.

Other extras include:

• Generous leave provisions: 20 days paid Annual Leave, 15 days Sick Leave/Carers Leave, Health and Wellbeing Leave, Parental Leave – 18 weeks full pay/36 weeks ½ pay, Paternity Leave - 2 weeks, Long service leave after 5 years of continuous service
• Free flu vaccination program
• Time provided for you to do annual skin cancer screening, Breast screen and blood donations
• Access to professional development with career development and learning programs through various platforms
• We reward and recognise our staff with our Cheers program

Central Coast Council is committed to the goals of equal opportunity employment. We aim to provide a work environment for our employees that fosters equity, diversity and respect.

Council is committed to providing safe environments that protect the physical, emotional, cultural and social wellbeing of children on the Central Coast.

What to know more?

The contact person for this role is Kylie Payne, Section Manager Education and Care. You can contact her on

This position will close for applications at midnight on Sunday 2 November 2025.