Kickstart Your Career - Take a Look at Council’s Child Care School Based Traineeship.

A School Based Traineeship (SBT) is a paid opportunity allowing students to gain firsthand industry experience while working towards a qualification that contributes to their HSC. Students still attend school while working part-time to complete their SBT. Council are on the lookout for their next school based trainee superstar to join Mungindi Community Mobile Daycare.

What are we looking for in our future Early Childhood and Care SBT?

As our SBT at Mungindi Community Mobile Daycare, you are expected to be an active member of a team that provides high-quality early childhood education and care to children. You must share our passion and beliefs to put children first and provide an exceeding level of education and care.

You must be committed to inspiring, educating and shaping the future generations of our Shire and strive to create an environment that inspires hope, ignites imagination and instils a love of learning.

Being a team player while demonstrating clear verbal and written communication, a calm disposition and excellent time management are also essential skills required to succeed in this position. 

To download the position description to get a better idea of what the role will involve, please click here.

Why is Moree Plains Shire Council a great place to commence a SBT?

• A paid employment opportunity.
• Obtain a nationally recognised qualification.
• Gain transferrable skills such as communication, prioritising and organising.
• Be supervised and mentored by experienced and enthusiastic team leaders.
• Have access to broad and varied experience throughout our large organisation.
• Receive access to pro rata leave entitlements.
• Council is flexible and adaptable to allow the School Based Trainee to get a good school, work, life balance. Often allocating more time at the start of their Traineeship to allow more time at the end of their SBT for revision for HSC exams.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Opportunities to continue employment with Moree Plains Shire Council after completing the SBT (subjective to interview and roles being available). 

Further information regarding School Based Traineeships can be accessed via NSW Government- Education Website. 

So, what are you waiting for? Go check out our latest SBT opportunity to earn while you learn at Moree Plains Shire Council!

How to apply 

Applications must be made online ONLY.

This role closes at 11:59pm Wednesday 5 March 2025.

Please ensure you address the selection criteria and provide a copy of your resume, cover letter and a copy of your most recent School Report.

Further information regarding the online application process may be obtained by contacting Council’s Human Resource Team on (02) 6757 3342 or via e-mail jobs@mpsc.nsw.gov.au

Our commitment to safety:

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to safety. A pre-employment health check and a three-month probationary period apply to all positions. All employees are subject to drug and alcohol screening at the pre-employment health screening and random testing will occur throughout the probationary period.

Moree Plains Shire Council requires all staff to be fully vaccinated and you will be required to provide evidence of your vaccination status at the pre-employment health screening and if attending an interview.  Applicants with Contra Medical Indications which are NSW Health Certified will be considered based on inherent requirements of the role.

Moree Plains Shire Council is committed to the principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity and Cultural Diversity.