Trainee Early Childhood Educator
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until July 2027
Position Classification: Trainee Year 12 Level A
Remuneration: $30,580.30 - $45,121.94 plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ672651
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications Close: Thursday, 30 July 2026
Interview Period Between: From Monday 3 August 2026 To Friday 7 August 2026
TRAINEE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATOR – Lorikeet Early Learning Centre, St George Hospital
Do you have a genuine interest in working in the Early Childhood sector?
Are you 18 or older?
Do you want to earn while you study?
Then become a part of our passionate, supportive and diverse team of Educators working in Kogarah with this full-time 12 month Traineeship position. Experienced Educators will support you as you learn on the job, while studying for your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Lorikeet Early Learning Centre, St George Hospital in Kogarah was established in 1990 to provide care and education to children of parents working within the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD). We are an employer-sponsored, 56 place, centre based service that is well resourced and provides good conditions for staff, including monthly ADOs, dedicated programming time, regular team and staff meetings and professional development. Salary packaging available.
Essential criteria:
You must have:
- The intention to enrol in a course of study to achieve within 12 months, a Certificate 111 level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (this will be arranged by our Service).
- A genuine interest in and the ability to interact and engage with young children and their families.
- An understanding of the importance of the health, safety and wellbeing of children in an education and care setting.
- A demonstrated willingness to learn, practice, develop and improve professional skills.
- A willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.
- Appropriate written and oral communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively through verbal and written means with management, colleagues and families.
South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is dedicated to providing a safe environment for all children and young people. SESLHD is implementing the Child Safe Standards to make all of their services safer for children and young people, because child safety is everybody’s business.
The role
To work under direct supervision of a cooperative team to provide high quality education and care for children 0-6 years To receive structured and regular guidance and direction to perform the duties expected
To assist in maintaining practices in accordance with the National Quality Framework as well as all Centre and Health District Policies and Procedures.
Benefits:
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
- Intention to enroll in a course of study to achieve within 12 months, a Certificate 111 level qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent as determined by ACECQA).
- Genuine interest and ability to interact and engage with young children and their families.
- Understanding of the importance of the health, safety and wellbeing of children in an education and care setting.
- Demonstrated willingness to learn, practice, develop and improve professional skills.
- Willingness to participate in quality improvement activities.
- Appropriate written and oral communication skills to enable you to communicate effectively through verbal and written means with management, colleagues and families.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Lorrae Grant on Lorrae.Grant@health.nsw.gov.au
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-RHW-Corporate@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
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