Trainee Early Childhood Educator

About the role

Parkes Shire Council is offering a traineeship with Central West Childcare Services within the Children's Services Team. The trainee provides high-quality, inclusive early childhood education and care to children of all abilities and their families, while gaining on-the-job experience and practical knowledge. The trainee earns a nationally accredited qualification in Early Childhood over a two-year period, paid under the traineeship band of the Local Government (State) Award.

Required profile

• Motivated and willing to learn
• Reliable, trustworthy and punctual
• Flexible team player with good communication skills
• Ability to problem solve and use self-initiative
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Genuine interest in the role

What we offer

• Training and study costs fully paid by the Council
• Dedicated support and mentoring from experienced professionals
• 38-hour week with a fortnightly rostered day off
• Four weeks annual leave per year
• Salary packaging options through Salary Packaging Australia
• Wellness programs, health and wellbeing initiatives and Employee Assistance Program
• Superannuation at 12%
• Relaxed regional lifestyle and work/life balance