Located 20km west of Sydney on Dharug country, with a population of 240,000 residents, Cumberland City Council is the fourth most populous Local Government Area in Greater Sydney. Cumberland boasts one of the most diverse communities in Australia, with people from many different backgrounds and cultures living alongside one another.

Our people are focused on driving community outcomes, programs and services to innovate, inspire and deliver change for the community we represent and has worked hard to fulfil its community’s vision for Cumberland as a place where anyone can feel welcome, belong and succeed.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Are you looking to kick start your career?

Cumberland City Council operates 13 education and care services across the Cumberland Local Government Area, including long day care and OOSH (out of school hours) services.

Cumberland City Council are pleased to offer a position for an Education and Care trainee to join our team and develop their career in the industry alongside our professional and skilled staff. These traineeships offer a combination of on-the-job work experience combined with the completion of a nationally recognised qualification through TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

The successful applicant will require:

• A commitment to learning and a genuine interest in early childhood education and care
• The ability to meet deadlines and adhere to a training plan
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be 18 years of age or over
• Current Working with Children Check.

Download the position description here for more information.

About this role:

• 3 x term contract, full-time position on offer for up to 24 months
• Working a 38 hour week with the hours of work will be rostered between 7:00am to 6:00pm, Monday to Friday.
• Access to a paid Study Leave Day each fortnight
• This opportunity will provide you with experience to work across a number of Council's education and care services.

Salary information: The salary and conditions of employment are in accordance with the NSW Local Government (State) Award.

Cumberland City Council has successfully been approved for funding under the Commonwealth Government’s ‘Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment Grant. This grant will provide an additional retention allowance to increase their wages in line with the federal Children’s Services Award 2010 and applies until 30 November 2026.

The payment of the Worker Retention Payment allowance is not a condition of employment with Council and is subject to the Worker Retention Payment allowance being fully funded by the Commonwealth Government. Should this retention allowance cease to paid by the Commonwealth Government, Council will also cease payment of the ECEC Worker Retention Payment Grant to staff.

You can find more information about the Early Childhood Education and Care Worker Retention Payment here.

• Trainee Salary Scale of the Cumberland Salary Structure with a hourly rate starting from $28.45, plus 12% superannuation

WHAT WE CAN OFFER

• We promote work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements including working from home opportunities or an additional five (5) days' leave for front-facing roles that are unable to access working from home arrangements
• Training and professional development opportunities available to develop skills and grow your career
• Leave entitlements including annual leave,15 days personal leave per year, parental leave and access to Long Service Leave after five (5) years (where applicable)
• Three (3) additional grant days of paid leave over Christmas (where applicable)
• Corporate Health Insurance discounts
• Health and Wellbeing Programs to support our staff by providing access to online professional learning, paid leave to undertake annual skin checks, COVID-19 vaccinations and to donate blood
• Subsidies to assist with the cost of wellness and fitness activities
• Free access to Council owned swimming pools
• Access to Council's Fitness Passport Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

ABOUT US

Council adheres to the principles of a child safe organisation and is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people, and fully supports the aims and objectives of NSW Child Protection Legislation, and associated provisions. Council will implement all necessary measures to ensure a safe and supportive environment, which endeavours to promote child protection practices. It is essential for applicants to submit their WWCC number with their application, if required, and it is an offence under NSW legislation for barred workers to apply for or otherwise attempt to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment.

Cumberland City Council is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, reflective of the community it represents. Council welcomes and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, and is committed to providing an accessible and safe workplace for our staff through making reasonable adjustments. If you have any accessibility or support requirements throughout the recruitment process, please contact the hiring manager during the application process.

What you'll need to have for this role:

• The right to live and work in Australia
• Be able to provide information for pre-employment checks required for the position
• Participate in health monitoring as outlined in the risk assessment for this position and Council’s Health Monitoring Procedure, as required
• Provide evidence of your vaccination status as part of the employment screening process, in accordance with Council’s COVID-19 Vaccination Procedure.

Enquiries: Telephone Laura Sportelli, Manager Education and Care on 8757 9796 or [email protected] for further information.

Closing date: 11:59pm, Friday 12 September 2025

HOW TO APPLY

To submit your application for this position, please complete the questionnaire. You'll be asked to attach your resume and any relevant qualifications (if required) to complete your application. Make sure you have these attachments ready before you apply as your application cannot be submitted until completed.