Childcare Trainee

**About the business**

Neutral Bay Kindergarten has been providing quality early childhood education and care to families in Sydney's Lower North Shore including Cremorne, Neutral Bay, Mosman, and surrounding areas for over 40 years. We are proud of providing the best experiences for the children and their families.

**About the role**

This is a full-time traineeship position that will be most suitable for people who want to kick off a career in the ever-growing early childhood education and care industry.

You must be 18 year old and above;
You must be Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident in Australia to be eligible for this position.

There is no better time to sign up for a traineeship in early childhood education and care now. Thanks to the NSW state government incentives, as a trainee, you don't need to pay any tuition fee to the training organisation; furthermore, you will receive incentives from the government every six months for up to two years.

Immediate start.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Studying Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Interactions with children;
- Interactions with families;
- General cleaning duties;
- Nappy changing and assisting with toileting;
- Adhering to centre policies & procedures;
- Ensuring the safety and welfare of the children;
- Food preparation;
- Any other jobs assigned to you by senior staff;
**Benefits**
- Great working environment with an extra educator supporting each room;
- Paid above award wages;
- Paid overtime for staff meetings and extra hours you work
- There are a lot off-street parkings around the Centre
- We are located opposite the bus station
- Child care fee discount for staff
- Ongoing training and mentoring with most experienced colleagues;
- Study your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education while working full-time and learn on the job;
- Receive incentives from the government every 6 months for up to 2 years;
- Learn the essential skills to become a high-quality early childhood professional;
**Skills and experience**
- Have a passion working with children;
- Bright, bubbly personality;
- Genuine interest and ambition to pursue a career in the childcare industry;
- Excellent English language skills;
- Enthusiasm to learn, be part of a team and provide the best care to children;
- Be able to have fun;

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Shift work

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lane Cove NSW: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person