Sutherland Shire, New South Wales
Description
Are you passionate about working with young children and ready to start a meaningful career in early childhood education?
Sutherland Shire Council is seeking a motivated and caring
Early Childhood Educator – Certificate III Trainee
to join our Early Education & Child Protection team. This is a great opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised qualification while working in high-quality early learning environments.
About The Role
* Support education and care for children from birth to school age
* Work towards aCertificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care(traineeship)
* Assist with daily routines, supervision and play-based learning
* Help maintain safe, inclusive and engaging environments
* Support staffing arrangements, planning time and professional learning
About You
* Eligible to undertake aNSW Government-funded traineeship
* Willingness and ability to enrol in and complete aCertificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
* Caring, reliable and eager to learn
* Good communication and teamwork skills
* NSW Working With Children Check(or willingness to obtain)
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 responding to our online application questions and submitting your resume outlining why we are a great fit
* Get your application in by 11.59pm:Sunday 11th January 2026.
* Interview date:Interviews will be facilitated within 2 weeks of job ad closing.
* Package:$49,280.40 gross p.a. plus 12% superannuation.
* Hours of work:Temporary (19 months) Full Time.You will have the option of a 19 day month through Council's flex system.Applicants must be available to work a range of shifts between the hours of 6:00am - 7:00pm to support the operational requirements of the centres.
* 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, any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, assist with any recruitment related enquiries.
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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.
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