Kick-start your career in Early Childhood Education with Sutherland Shire Council!

Are you passionate about supporting young children to learn, grow and thrive? Do you enjoy working as part of a supportive team and want to gain a nationally recognised qualification while earning an income?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our Children's Services team as Early Childhood Educator Trainee. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in high-quality early learning environments while completing a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

As an Early Childhood Educator Trainee, you will work alongside experienced educators to provide education and care for children from birth to school age. You will support children's learning, wellbeing and development through play-based experiences while developing your professional skills and knowledge.

You will learn to:

• Support the delivery of quality early childhood programs
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children and families
• Assist with children's daily care routines
• Contribute to safe, engaging and inclusive learning environments
• Promote children's health, safety and wellbeing
• Work in accordance with the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework
• Collaborate with educators, teachers and centre leadership teams

We are looking for people who:

• Have a genuine interest in working with children aged 0–5 years
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Are reliable, motivated and committed to learning
• Enjoy working collaboratively within a team
• Show initiative, responsibility and a positive attitude
• Can successfully undertake study requirements while working

• Eligible to participate in a NSW Government-funded traineeship
• Ability to enrol in and successfully complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• NSW Working With Children Check Clearance (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement if over 18 years)

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: Wednesday 1st July 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, and Working with Children Check (if applicable). Employment is subject to clearance of all these checks.

Reach out to Jessica Chappell, Business Administration Supervisor, JCh••••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au for any job specific enquiries.
Jodi Johnson, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, JJo•••••@ssc.nsw.gov.au 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.