Location: ECTARC Sanctuary Point Education and Care Service
Status: Full time, Fixed term - 38 hours per week - 2 year contract
Closing Date: 19/01/2025
About 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 equivalent A Working with Children Check clearance number (or be willing to obtain) Commitment to working as a team Knowledge of current early childhood theories and practice & children's services legislation 12 months experience working in children's services Current approved first aid qualification for early childhood – HLTAID012 Benefits: Above award wages 50% discount on childcare fees for staff's children enrolled in our quality services Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family An inclusive work environment EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring, and support Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organizational network meetings Paid professional learning via ECTARC's online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences Support for further study and qualifications Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services Course 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 (02) 4223 1100 or email
If you would like to be considered for this position, please click on the Apply Online button.
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