Traineeship Cert 3 Educator

Kickstart your career in Early Learning
- Our traineeship empowers you to make a meaningful difference in children's lives
- $12-$17/hr + Super + Salary Packaging Benefits

About the Opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity for a person who would like to start a career in Early Learning. This full time 12 month Traineeship allows you to study while gaining valuable experience in the field. If you are committed and enthusiastic about learning and developing your experience in a rewarding area like Early Learning then we want to hear from you
About the Service
Join a close-knit, passionate team at Uniting St John’s Child Care in Neutral Bay that provides high-quality education and care to children from 0 to age 6. With a focus on nurturing each child’s individuality, our educators play a meaningful role in helping children build strong foundations for lifelong learning. Conveniently located near public transport, our 44-place service offers a welcoming, supportive environment where collaboration, creativity and genuine connection with families are at the heart of everything we do.
As part of our dedicated and supportive team, you’ll enjoy a meaningful career where your skills are valued, your ideas are welcomed, and your impact is lasting.
What you’ll be doing in this role
As a Trainee, you will be allowed to study while gaining valuable experience in the Early Learning field. You’ll learn to provide quality education and care to children to help support and facilitate their learning outcomes in accordance with the National Quality Standards and learning framework
**Your work may include**:

- Developing positive relationships that support children, their families and community.
- Facilitating play-based learning environments that are responsive to children’s interest, strengths, and abilities.
- Commitment to studying and learning while working in a rewarding environment

Who we’re looking for
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age
- No previous qualifications of certificate 3 in Early Learning
- Be passionate about working with children of all ages.
- You’ll be adaptable, empathetic and resourceful, and be able to live Uniting’s everyday values of being compassionate, respectful, imaginative, and bold.

About Uniting Early Learning
When you’re part of Uniting NSW.ACT, you’re part of a diverse, purpose-led team of people who are really making a difference to the world around them.
We contribute to the work and mission of the Uniting Church in NSW and the ACT through social justice advocacy, community services and spiritual care. We provide care and support for people through all ages and stages of life, with a focus on people experiencing disadvantage and vulnerability. Our purpose is to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice.
Uniting leaders and employees work together to create a culture that is safe, inclusive and person-centred. We bring this to life every day through our values: compassionate, respectful, imaginative and bold.
Uniting acknowledges the continuing sovereignty and rich cultural diversity of Australia’s First Peoples. We pay our respects to all Elders - past, present, and emerging - and to all First Peoples on whose lands we live and work.
Uniting is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.
What we offer you
- Maximum allowable salary packaging to pay less tax (additional $18,550 tax-free plus regional benefits plus parking)
- A range of shifts to suit your lifestyle
- A commitment to offer opportunities to grow your career
- Discounts and cash backs programs with major retailers
- Wellbeing programs including confidential employee assistance program available to you and your family members

**Click here to find out more about our great benefits**: Benefits of working at Uniting
What to expect
**Please know that employment with Uniting requires**:

- A National Police Check
- Valid working with Children’s Check
- First Aid Certificate
- Working Rights Check

How to apply