Kickstart your career in Early Childhood Education - multiple positions available from mid-January 2027!

Sutherland Shire Council is offering an exciting opportunity for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to begin their early childhood education journey. As an Early Childhood Educator Trainee, you'll gain hands-on experience in our Early Education Centres while studying towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

Working alongside experienced educators, you'll help create safe, inclusive and engaging environments where children can learn, grow and thrive.

The Chance

This is more than a traineeship. It's the first step towards a rewarding career helping shape the lives of children and supporting families within your community.

You'll receive practical on-the-job training, professional mentoring and valuable experience working with children from birth to school age. As you learn, you'll develop the skills and confidence to support children's learning, wellbeing and development while contributing to high-quality early education programs.

About You

We're looking for people who:

- Have a genuine interest in working with children
- Are enthusiastic, caring and eager to learn
- Enjoy building positive relationships with others
- Are reliable, motivated and committed to completing formal study
- Work well as part of a team and contribute positively to the workplace
- Share our commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments for children

Why Join Us?

- Earn while you learn through a supported traineeship pathway
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Work alongside experienced and passionate educators
- Access mentoring, training and career development opportunities
- Make a meaningful contribution to the lives of children and families
- Build a career in a growing and rewarding industry

At Sutherland Shire Council, we're passionate about providing high-quality early education services that support children to feel safe,



valued and connected.

What You'll Bring

- NSW Working with Children Check for paid employment - or willingness to obtain before commencement.
- National Foundations of Child Safety Training Certificate (Geccko) - or willingness to obtain before commencement.

Join our Team and Grow with Us!

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that makes a real difference in the community, apply now to join our team at Sutherland Shire Council!

- Apply by uploading a cover letter and your resume outlining why we are a great fit!
- Get your application in by 11.59pm: Tuesday 1st December 2026.
- Interview date: Interviews will be facilitated on the 10th and 11th December.
- Package: $51,251.20 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation. The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Allowance will be applied to these roles in addition with Federal Government guidelines.
- Hours of work: Temporary Full Time (19 month contract). Working 38 hours per week. You will have the option of a 19 day month with Council's ADO system (Accrued Day Off).
- To benefit your wellbeing you will have access to fitness passport, employee assistance program, annual flu shots, health and wellbeing programme and novated lease options.

Suitable candidates are subject to pre-employment screening which includes Reference Checks, Work Rights Verification, Identity and Functional/Medical History Checks, and will also include a Criminal History, Qualification and Working with Children Check. Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Jessica Chappell, Business Administration Supervisor [email protected] for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner [email protected] can assist with any recruitment related enquiries.

Click on the link to check out the Position Description

Council is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to ensuring the NSW Government’s Child Safe Standards are incorporated in our procedures, practices, programs, and events.

📌 Early Childhood Educator Certificate 3 Trainee (Sutherland)
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