Location: ECTARC Sanctuary Point Education and Care ServiceStatus: Full time, Fixed term - 38 hours per week - 2 year contractClosing Date: 19/01/2025About the Service:ECTARC Sanctuary Point is a 40-place service providing early childhood education and care for children from birth to school age in Sanctuary Point on the shores of St. Georges Basin.
We are ideally located within walking distance of local facilities such as shops, library, a bike park, and Sanctuary Point Public School.About the Role:ECTARC Sanctuary Point is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic trainee to start their career in early childhood education.
During the 24-month traineeship, you will gain valuable knowledge and experience while working and studying alongside our qualified educators to complete your Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.This is an opportunity to work in an organization that values your experience and skills and provides ongoing support to strengthen your professional knowledge and practice.Minimum Requirements:Must have Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalentA Working with Children Check clearance number (or be willing to obtain)Commitment to working as a teamKnowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children's services legislation12 months experience working in children's servicesCurrent approved first aid qualification for early childhood – HLTAID012Benefits:Above award wages50% discount on childcare fees for staff's children enrolled in our quality servicesPaid parental leave – 6 weeks top upAnnual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure periodWellness program including access to our EAP for you and your familyAn inclusive work environmentEC Management team provides coaching, mentoring, and supportTwo annual planning days and opportunities to join organizational network meetingsPaid professional learning via ECTARC's online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferencesSupport for further study and qualificationsOpportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training servicesCourse fees are covered, and you may be eligible for a bonus Australian Apprentice Training Support Payment (claimed every 6 months of your traineeship).
You will receive three hours paid study time off the floor each week, along with mentoring and support from a dedicated Educator in your team and trainee study groups with an experienced Early Childhood Coordinator.Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.If you have any questions regarding this position, please call ECTARC on or email you would like to be considered for this position, please click on the Apply Online button.#J-18808-Ljbffr