Early Childhood Trainee or Certificate III

Waves Early Learning; Sydney; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Above-award wages

Work uniform provided

Friendly team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

Waves Early Learning is seeking an Early Childhood Trainee or Certificate III to join a small boutique service in the Sutherland Shire. The role is full-time (38 hours per week) for 18 months, with a possible finish in 12 months if the course load allows, and starts ASAP.

We offer above-award wages, a friendly, collaborative team, a warm learning environment for children, and a commitment to Child Safety. No prior experience is required, but you must be 18 years or older; Aboriginal and Torres

Qualifications

• No prior experience is required.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Job description

Early Childhood Trainee or Certificate III

Waves Early Learning Centre is a small boutique early learning service that caters for only 26 children per day. We work with children and families from 18 months to school age. The centre has been established for over 22years and has a strong presence in the Sutherland Shire community. We are committed to providing quality educational programs fairly and equitably in accordance with the National Quality Framework and pride ourselves on being a Child Safe Organisation.

Working at Waves Early Learning means stepping into a supportive, warm, and highly collaborative team environment. You’ll be joining a dedicated group of experienced young girls who live locally and genuinely enjoy each other’s company, making every shift feel like working alongside friends. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive workplace culture where teamwork comes naturally. Plus, with shorter care hours than standard long day care services, we offer an exceptional work-life balance that helps you thrive professionally and personally.

This is a full-time (38 hours per week) position for 18months (with the option to finish in 12 months if the course load can be completed within this time), entailing both practical and theory-based training. The position will commence ASAP.

We provide:

Above-award wages for the right candidate.

Work uniform including shirts, jumpers and jackets

Wonderful and friendly team environment

An ability to provide a warm, welcoming and fun environment for both the children and the team;

An ability to work collaboratively with the team to achieve positive learning outcomes for the children;

A strong interest in learning more about education and care for young children; and

An ability to create positive relationships with co-educators, children and their families.

A commitment to Child Safety

No prior experience is required. But must be 18 years or older.

Waves Early Learning is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are a Child Safe Organisation

This position is subject to a cleared Working with Children's Check

Wages are in accordance with the relevant award

An eligibility list will be kept for a period of six months

Only suitable applicants will be contacted