Child Care Trainees
At Penrith City Council, it's not about having to choose. Life with us is the best of both worlds.
What We Offer
* Salary: Commencing at $827.40 per week + 12% Superannuation + Worker Retention %
* Full‐time 18‐month traineeship with paid study support
* Rostered shifts Monday to Friday between 6:30am–6:30pm
* The best of both worlds – challenge, growth, support and impact
* Ongoing career pathways and future study opportunities
* One‐on‐one mentoring and practical on‐the‐job learning
* Opportunities to work across a variety of Children's Services programs and locations
Responsibilities
As a childcare trainee, you'll work alongside experienced educators supporting children aged 0‐12 years across our Long Day Care, Preschool and Out of School Hours Care services. You'll combine practical, hands‐on experience with formal study through TAFE to build valuable skills and knowledge in early childhood education and care.
* Supporting engaging indoor and outdoor learning experiences for children
* Assisting educators with daily routines, activities and programmes
* Building positive relationships with children, families and team members
* Learning how to create safe, inclusive and welcoming environments
* Developing practical skills through mentoring, training and real‐world experience
* Contributing to meaningful experiences that help children learn, grow and thrive
Qualifications & Experience
You'll be expected to be enthusiastic, motivated and ready to learn ahead of your formal study.
* Passionate about working with children and making a positive impact
* Eager to learn, grow and take on new challenges
* Communicate well and enjoy building relationships with others
* Bring a positive attitude, empathy and patience to your work
* Can adapt to different situations and work collaboratively in a team environment
* Committed to balancing work and study throughout the traineeship
Eligibility
* Hold (or be willing to obtain) a valid Working With Children Check
* Be 16 years of age or older (or turning 16 at commencement)
* Not hold a Certificate III or IV qualification completed within the last 7 years and/or a Diploma qualification or higher
* Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
Application Process
Applications close at 11:55pm on the closing date.
As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a Group Assessment Centre on Wednesday, 1 July 2026. Successful applicants will attend either a morning session commencing at 9am or an afternoon session .
End‐of‐Employment Information
This position has been identified as a Child‐Related position under Child Protection laws in NSW.
Employment checks may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Working With Children Check, Medical Declaration and/or Functional Assessment where relevant.
Where a Criminal History Check returns disclosable outcomes, applicants may be required to provide additional information for assessment as part of the recruitment process.
Contact
For more information, contact Anna, Talent Acquisition Specialist on 0437 785 516.
EEO Statement
At Penrith City Council, we believe the best of both worlds means embracing the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences that make our City and organisation vibrant. We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported and welcome applicants from all backgrounds, abilities and identities.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.
Council is a Child Safe Organisation. For more information, please see our website.
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