Certificate III Traineeship – Early Childhood Education and Care

Possum Early Childhood Centre | Hazelbrook, Blue Mountains NSW

Full-time traineeship | Earn while you learn | Approximately 30 minutes from Penrith

Start your career with Connect Children and Families

Are you passionate about supporting children to learn, grow and thrive? This paid traineeship is an opportunity to gain practical experience, complete a nationally recognised Certificate III qualification and learn from experienced educators in a supportive team.

Connect Children and Families is a not-for-profit organisation supporting children and families across the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Western Sydney. We strengthen children’s learning, wellbeing and safety by helping families connect with the services and support they need.

Possum Early Childhood Centre in Hazelbrook is known for its robust partnerships with families and commitment to high-quality early learning. Following a recent expansion, we are excited to welcome a trainee to our nurturing, inclusive and inspiring centre.

The opportunity

As a full-time trainee, you will work alongside qualified educators while completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

You will build practical skills through meaningful, hands-on experience and receive ongoing guidance from our educators and Practice Mentors. You will be supported to grow your confidence, contribute to children’s learning and become a valued member of our collaborative, values-led team.

About you

You do not need previous early childhood experience. We are looking for someone who is ready to learn and who:

- Is enthusiastic about working with children and families
- Communicates well and enjoys contributing to a team




- Is reliable, punctual and committed to completing the traineeship
- Can build warm, respectful relationships with children and families
- Is willing and able to obtain a Working with Children Check and Police Check
- Wants to make a positive difference in the community

Why join Connect?

Our values guide how we work with children, families and one another:

We tune in. We connect. We are kind.

We walk alongside families, promote social justice and celebrate every child’s potential.

As part of our team, you will receive:

- Above-award pay: We currently pay 15% above the award rate.
- Earn while you learn: Receive a salary while completing your Certificate III.
- Professional development: Benefit from ongoing mentoring, training and development opportunities.
- Salary packaging: Access options that may help maximise your take-home pay.
- A supportive culture: Join a warm, inclusive and community-focused team.
- Wellbeing leave: Receive additional paid leave to support your personal wellbeing and mental health.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential counselling and wellbeing support.
- Meaningful work: Help build stronger, more connected communities.

Inclusion and child safety

Connect Children and Families is proudly a Child Safe organisation. We are committed to creating environments where children are safe, respected and heard. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people living with disability.

Ready to begin your early childhood career?

Apply now and take the first step towards a meaningful career supporting children, families and communities.

📌 Cert III Traineeship Early Childhood Education (Hazelbrook)
🏢 Connect Child and Family Services
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