Traineeship - Cert III in Early Childhood Education

Illawarra Mercury; Coniston; On-site; AUD 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in Coniston seeks a passionate individual for a full-time traineeship in Early Childhood Education. This position offers a fully funded 18-month traineeship leading to a Certificate III, along with a supportive management team and various benefits including paid leave and salary packaging. Applicants must be Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents and have a passion for working with children.

Benefits

Fully funded traineeship

Additional paid leave

Free Pulse Perks membership

Salary packaging available

Free on-site parking

17.5% annual leave loading

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident required.
• Must have left school and not currently studying an Early Childhood Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Complete on-the-job component of the traineeship under guidance.
• Care for, supervise, and educate children.

Skills

Passion for supporting children

Great time management skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Our Kids’ Uni service located in Ellen Street, Wollongong is seeking a passionate individual who is looking to enter the Early Education and Care sector and wants to work for an organisation where you can learn, grow and thrive. Kids’ Uni is passionate about investing in our team and making a difference in the lives of children and families.

Come and complete the on-the-job component of your traineeship with our highly educated team at Kids’ Uni CBD who can guide and mentor you towards success. Kids' Uni is a part of UOW Pulse and is a proud Child Safe Organisation. We take the safety of children and young people that we employ, support and care for seriously, and have a zero tolerance for child abuse.

We have strict guidelines, policies, procedures, processes and training in place to support our teams in interacting with and working alongside children and young people. We aim to create a reflective culture of continuous improvement, where advocacy for children and young people is championed. The wellbeing of children and young people is at the forefront of what we do and the decisions we make.

To Qualify For This Traineeship

• Have a passion for supporting & working with children and a desire to succeed in the Early Childhood sector
• Be a dedicated learner with great time management skills
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to work full-time
• Be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Be at least 16 years of age or older
• Have left school
• Not be currently studying an Early Childhood Qualification
• Have a Current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one (if 18 or older)

Benefits Of a Traineeship With Kids’ Uni

• Fully funded 18 month traineeship – paid employment while you study towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Gain valuable experience educating, caring for, and supervising children
• Supportive, experienced, and professional management team
• Additional paid leave between Christmas & New Years
• Free Pulse Perks membership, which includes a 10% discount at various outlets on campus and access to freebies throughout the year.
• Free on-site parking
• Salary packaging available, including the ability to salary sacrifice childcare fees and a $2/wk gym membership with UniActive
• 17.5% annual leave loading

To apply, upload a resume and a brief summary of why you’re interested in joining the sector. No need to register for your traineeship elsewhere – if you’re the successful applicant, we’ll handle your registration and let you know exactly what you need to do.