About the role:
Be supported to start your career in early childhood education
earn while you learn
What is a trainee childcare educator?
About Sandhills Early Childhood Centre
As a trainee, you will:
Undertake a paid traineeship with formal and practical training
Receive dedicated study time as part of your traineeship
Receive an income while you study (weekly wage dependent on a number of factors, such as age and previous study/experience)
Have your study costs covered by us
Be supported and mentored by experienced educators and teachers
Work in a beautiful natural, nurturing and well-resourced learning environment
Build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
Support children's learning and development
Help create engaging learning environments
Contribute to educational programs and experiences
What we're looking for
An interest and passion for working in the Early Childhood Care and Education sector
A positive attitude and willingness to learn
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Ability to obtain a Working with Children Check
No previous formal qualification required
View the Position Description here:Download the Trainee Early Childhood Educator Position Description (PDF,533KB)
We offer:
A full time, term 12-month position (35 hours per week).
Salary and Conditions will be in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award with appointment in the range of $****** to $****** per week (dependent upon skills and experience)
The Federal Government's Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment, providing an additional 15% on top of the base Children's Services Award rate (approximately $2 per hour).
12% Superannuation
Other benefits include:




Career development and training opportunities
Attractive salary packaging scheme
Employee Assistance Program (4 sessions per year)
Fitness Passport
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Location:
Sandhills Early Childhood Centre, Byron Bay
Contact:Ashleigh Olive - Sandhills Director - ************
Closing date:
18 December **** at 10pm (NSW time).Late applications will not be permitted.
Pre-Employment Screening Process:
Reference Checks:Referees will preferably be your current or most recent supervisor and must be able to comment directly on your abilities in a work situation. If you have any objection to this action, your concerns should be raised in your application and be discussed with the Selection Panel.
Functional Health Assessment:If applicable, the functional health assessment evaluates your physical and functional capacity against the physical demands necessary to safely perform the job for which you have applied. Applicable roles are subject to drug and alcohol testing, please note these tests will potentially require the provision of a urine sample, and a positive test will preclude a candidate from employment with Council at that time.
Background Screening:Background checks verify the information you have provided in your application, and where applicable, also check for relevant criminal history. Checks may also include, for example, a confirmation of your employment history, qualifications/tickets and working with children clearance.
HOW TO APPLY:
Being mindful of diversity and inclusion we have provided 2 options to apply for the position.
Option 1 - Written Application
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Option 2 - Audio File Application
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For all of the Questions where you are responding via audio file, type the response "audio file".
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📌 Trainee Early Childhood Educator [Sandhills Early Childhood Centre, Byron Bay] (New South Wales)
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