
Child Care Trainee
1 day ago
Reference Number: S
Closing Date: 13/10/2025
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 24 months)
Child Care Trainee - Education and Care Services
- Gain valuable experience whilst working towards a qualification
- Allocated paid hours in work time to complete aspects of your course work
- Successful applicants may be eligible for the Australian Apprentice Trainee Support payments
About us:
We are not your usual, we are upbeat, resourceful and determined. Our staff and community are at the core of what we do, looking for ways to work together and support each other. Naturally welcoming, we share good-natured humour and positivity. We aim to inspire a sense of possibility and create opportunities for all by rolling up our sleeves. Our workplace is agile and flexible, keeping ahead of the times. Be a part of it, let's get something started.
Education and Care Services is responsible for the delivery of professional, high quality childcare services and educational programs in the Campbelltown local government area. We provide care to children aged 0-12 years and operate according to Early Childhood Education and Care National Regulations and the National Quality Standards and Framework.
Positions available:
- 1 x Certificate III or Diploma Trainee position - temporary full time, 38 hours per week
Certificate III positions are temporary for up to 18 months, whilst Diploma positions are temporary for up to 24 months whilst completing the qualification. Applicants for the Diploma role must already possess a Certificate III (or equivalent)
The traineeship:
Child safety is absolutely paramount in our education and care settings. During the traineeship you will work towards refining your skills in:
- Working as a team to provide a safe, welcoming environment.
- Interacting with children in a caring and positive way.
- Creating meaningful interactions and engagement with a child whilst supervising a larger group.
- Using initiative and being flexible to respond to children's needs, continuously adapting and reprioritising.
- Assisting with planning, implementing and evaluating developmentally appropriate individual programs.
- Professionally communicating with and developing relationships with families, providing high quality customer focused service.
Successful applicants will be required to complete the components of their studies, as well as on the job training. Interested applicants are encouraged to view the video below, which outlines the roles and responsibilities associated with this position and provides more information about the application process.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
- Passionate about working with children and able to effectively engage with children
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work as a cooperative team member
- A commitment to a customer focused service
- Current Working With Children Check
- Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is through respect, integrity and teamwork that we build trust and create optimism for Campbelltown's future.
As a member of our friendly and passionate team, you will receive the following current benefits:
- Nationally recognised qualification upon completion of paid traineeship
- On the job training including ongoing support in an innovative and progressive childcare environment
- Fantastic support network to assist you in reaching your goals
- Paid attendance at staff meetings
- Generous leave provisions
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted gym membership and fitness passport for staff and direct family members
- Supplied uniforms
Applicants who turn 18 within 3 months, may be considered.
Key contact: For further information on this position please contact Karen Nessi, Coordinator Education and Care Services, on
Applications close: Monday 13 October 2025
Sound like you? Apply now
Applicants are required to undergo a comprehensive employment screening process, which may include but is not limited to reference, identity, working with children checks, and medical checks. Employment offers are contingent upon successful clearance of all these checks.
Campbelltown City Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and values the unique contributions of all people. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability are encouraged to apply.
Council also recognises the skills and attributes of veterans and welcomes applications from ex-service personnel.
We are committed to acting in the best interest of the children in our community. We believe children have the right to be safe, listened to and respected. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and will take allegations very seriously, responding quickly and consistently in line with our policies and procedures. We aim to provide a safe space for all children, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, children from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, children who identify as LGBTIQA+, and children with disability.
Note: Candidates using mobile devices are strongly advised to use a desktop computer to complete the application forms as they require extensive amounts of typing.
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