Traineeship - Certificate Iii Early Child Care

7 days ago


Wollongong, Australia Big Fat Smile Group LTD Full time

**Employment Type**:Maximum Term, Full Time - 18-month appointment

**Big Fat Smile** is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important part in the lives of thousands of children and families. We are one of the most respected and reputable providers of quality education, care, recreation, community and inclusion services in Australia.

As an **Early Childhood Trainee **at Big Fat Smile, you will earn while you learn and work towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. In this role you will work with and be supported by an experienced team of educators and teachers, educating and caring for children aged 0-5. We do not expect you to have any prior skills or qualifications (we will teach you all you need to know), but you do need to have a passion for working with children and a commitment to a career in the sector.

**What's in it for you?**
- **A bonus $1,250 paid to you every six months throughout your traineeship**:

- ** 60% discount on Early Learning and Out of School Hours Care services**:

- ** Exclusive face-to-face and online professional learning opportunities**:

- ** Two hours paid study time off the floor each week**:

- ** Mentoring and support from a dedicated Educator in your team and trainee study groups**:

- ** Access to exciting internal opportunities to fast track your career upon completion of your traineeship**:

- ** Discounts with St George Illawarra Dragons, UOW Early Start Discovery Space, Illawarra Credit Union and more**:

- ** Complimentary access to a Total Well-being Platform, including self-assessment tools, perks and savings**

**To be considered for this role, you must have**:

- A cleared valid for paid work, Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- No current qualifications, Certificate III level or above
- Commitment to inclusion and workplace health and safety

**Inclusion and Safeguarding children statement**

Our values of Safety, Integrity, Child-centric, Leadership, Inclusion and Collaboration guide our practices across Big Fat Smile, from Head Office to services and programs. We are committed to an inclusive working environment and closing the gap for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are a child safe organisation, dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care.



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