Working in early years at Latrobe City Council means supporting children and families from birth through the early years. Our Family Services workforce includes a diverse range of professional, education, health, support and administrative roles.

Whether you are starting your career, completing a qualification, looking for a student placement or bringing established experience, there are a range of pathways into early years at Latrobe City Council. 

Explore early years careers 

Student placements in early years

Latrobe City Council supports student learning and professional development across a range of early years services. Placement opportunities may be available for students completing relevant early childhood, education, nursing and community services qualifications. Student placements are available for:
•    Early Childhood Education and Care
•    Early Childhood Teaching
•    Maternal and Child Health
•    Family Support Practitioner

Study, scholarships and career pathways

Early childhood education

Support may be available for people studying or working towards qualifications in early childhood education, including: 

• Early childhood teaching scholarships
• Aboriginal pathway scholarships
• Early Childhood Teacher incentives

Find out more about early childhood scholarships and incentives

Maternal and Child Health nursing

Maternal and Child Health nursing offers a specialised career pathway for registered nurses and midwives interested in working with children and families.
Scholarship and study support opportunities may be available for nurses undertaking postgraduate Maternal and Child Health qualifications.

To enquire about a student placement or scholarship opportunity, email Student.PlacementsFS@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Interested in early years work experience?

Work experience can give secondary school students an opportunity to learn more about careers supporting children and families and gain an understanding of the different roles available across Early Years services.

If you are interested in undertaking work experience with Latrobe City Council:

• Speak with your school’s Careers Coordinator about your interest in an Early Years placement.
• Year 10, VET and school-based work experience placements are coordinated through the Baw Baw Latrobe Local Learning and Employment Network (BBLLEN).
• Your school or Careers Coordinator can support you to explore available placements and the requirements for participating.

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