Early Childhood Traineeship - Northern Beaches Council

Early Childhood Traineeship - Northern Beaches Council

• On the job training – earn while you learn
• Gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Join a supportive team that values you as an individual
• Work on Sydney’s beautiful Northern Beaches
• Many opportunities to be employed full-time at the end of the traineeship

During your on-the-job training with Northern Beaches Council, you'll be employed by HVTC - our traineeship partner. You’ll get ongoing mentoring and support to help you achieve your career goals and unleash your true potential. Complete a Certificate III Early Childhood Education over 12 months through a combination of formal training with a Registered Training Organisation and practical on-the-job experience at one of Northern Beaches Council’s childcare centres. 

Here’s what this job involves:

• Work with an award-winning team of childcare professionals
• Earn money while you gain a nationally recognised qualification
• Provide care of children from six weeks to six years old
• Host group activities (stories and songs)
• Ensure a clean and healthy environment for the children
• Supervise the hygiene of children by assisting them with toilet breaks, changing nappies etc.
• Develop positive and respectful relationships with children and parents
• Be given time ‘off the floor’ to program and plan activities for the children
• Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
• Support the holistic development of children in early childhood

To be successful in this role, you'll need to meet the following selection criteria:

• Show a passion for working with children
• Have a strong customer service focus
• Have time management, attention to detail, planning and organisational skills 
• Show the ability to work as part of a team and share knowledge
• Be 18 years of age or older (on commencement of employment)
• Be willing to complete the study to gain the qualification

It will also help if you have:

• Current NSW driver’s license
• Working with Children’s Check (or willingness to obtain)
• National Police Check (or willingness to obtain)

What to do next

To apply for this role, click the ‘Apply for this job’ button and then follow the steps to complete your application online.

What else is involved?

After submitting your online application, you may be invited by HVTC to complete online testing, interviews and pre-employment medicals. We’ll also contact your references if you progress through these early recruitment stages. Please be sure to check your emails (including your junk folder) and respond to missed phone calls, voicemail messages and text messages.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us on 02 8495 6184.