Belmont Community Child Care Centre is a not for profit Early Childhood Centre working with children and families from birth to school age. The centre has been established for over 37 years and has a strong presence in the Lake Macquarie Community. We are committed to providing quality educational programs in a fair and equitable way in accordance with the National Quality Framework and pride ourselves on being Child Safe Organisation.

This position is a temporary full time (38 hours per week) for 18 months (with the option to finish in 12 months if course load can be completed in this time), entailing both practical and theory based training. The position will commence in September.

We provide:

- Above award wages

- $500 sign up bonus, paid at the end of your 3 month probationary period

- Hat, shirts and Jacket

- Mentor

- Access to the EAP

- Wonderful and friendly team environment

Please attach a cover letter addressing the below.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU….

- Must be 18 years or older.

- An ability to provide a warm, welcoming and fun environment for both the children and their team;

- An ability to work collaboratively with your team to achieve positive learning outcomes for the children;

- A strong interest in learning more about education and care for young children; and





- An ability to create positive relationships with co-educators, children and their families.

- No prior experience is required.

Belmont Community Child Care Centre is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Belmont Community Children's Centre is a committed Child Safe Organisation. We have zero tolerance for child abuse and are dedicated to the safety, wellbeing, participation, and empowerment of all children. We embed the NSW Child Safe Standards in our leadership, culture, policies, recruitment, training, and daily practices. All successful applicants must hold (or obtain) a valid Working with Children Check and undergo thorough screening. We actively promote child-secure environments and expect all staff to uphold our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

This position is subject to a cleared Working with Children's Check

Wages are in accordance with relevant award

An eligibility list will be kept for a period of six months

Only suitable applicants will be contacted

Applications close Friday 28th August 2026

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📌 Early Childhood Traineeship - Community Based Centre (Belmont)
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