Campbelltown City Council – Campbelltown NSW

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.

2 x Full time positions available

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 versatile 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
- Child Safety Training Certificate
- Commitment to living our values of respect, integrity, teamwork, trust and optimism. It is throughrespect,integrityandteamworkthat we buildtrustand createoptimismfor Campbelltown’s future.

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 4645 4443.

Applications close: Midnight, Sunday 9 August 2026

It is anticipated that interviews will be held WC 17 August

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📌 Child Care Trainee (Campbelltown)
🏢 Campbelltown City Council
📍 Campbelltown