Trainee Child Care Educator

• Gain a nationally recognised Cert III Early Childhood qualification while you work

• Support children's learning in a safe, inclusive and playful environment

• Be part of a welcoming, values-driven team that makes a difference every day

At Whitehorse City Council, community is at the heart of everything we do. To stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of the community, the organisation is undertaking an exciting transformation journey that will transform ways of working and will empower employees to be innovative and constantly striving towards providing excellent customer experience at all times. The five pillars of our transformation focus on:

• Excellent Customer Experience and Service Delivery

• Great Organisational Culture

• Innovation and Continuous Improvement

• Good Governance and Integrity

• Long Term Financial Sustainability

Our Whitehorse Early Learning Services (WELS) team provides high quality education and care for children from 6 weeks to school age. We create safe, inclusive and engaging environments where every child can thrive. Our educators work closely with families and the community to support children's learning, wellbeing and development.

About the role:

As a Trainee Early Childhood Educator, you'll work alongside experienced educators to deliver engaging, play-based learning experiences for children. You'll support daily care routines, help maintain safe and inclusive environments, and build positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.

This role is part of a 12–18 months traineeship, giving you hands on experience while you work towards a nationally recognised qualification.

About you:

You're someone who enjoys working with young children and is keen to learn. You value teamwork, respect and inclusion and are ready to take on a hands on role that supports children's growth and wellbeing.

To be successful, you will have:

• A genuine interest in working with young children and helping them learn and grow

• Willingness to follow guidance and work well as part of a team

• Friendly, respectful communication skills with children, families and colleagues

• Openness to learning new skills through structured training and on-the-job experience and commitment to work towards a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care

Additional Info:

Further information is available from Renee Trenerry or Helen Hsu

Applications must address the key selection criteria contained in the position description.

Paid while you earn; this traineeship pays up to $1,255.60 PW+ 12% Superannuation with cost of certification covered, mentorship and training provided in the role and release days for studying.

In return, we will offer:

The ability to make a difference - Working at Whitehorse City Council you contribute to making a real difference in the lives of the community and those that live, learn, work or visit Whitehorse.  Every day you really will see how the work you're involved in benefits the diverse community.

Great working conditions – a professional environment, friendly and supportive teams and a flexibility program that promotes employee work life balance.

An extensive Health and Wellbeing offering– Employee assistance program, private health insurance benefits, health checks (skin, hearing and vaccinations), discounted gym membership and facilities (e.g. Theatre, Arts, Leisure) and an active health and wellness program (e.g. stretching, healthy eating demonstrations and health challenges.

Career opportunities – engaging work and the opportunity to apply your skills and experience.

Transformation - We are in a time of transformation to stay ahead of the evolving changes and needs of our community. Together, we are on an exciting journey to empower all of our employees to be innovative, and constantly strive towards continuous improvement.

Reward & Recognition - extensive reward and recognition program, corporate learning offerings, study assistance and comprehensive leadership development programs.

Download the Position Description:

Trainee - Child Care Educator

City of Whitehorse is a culturally and linguistically diverse community. We are proud of the diversity of our workforce and recognise the strength this provides in meeting the needs of our community. We are committed to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace that values the contribution of all.

Whitehorse City Council is committed to being a child safe organisation.  We recognise our responsibilities to keep children and young people safe from harm and have established policies, procedures and training to achieve these commitments.

ABOUT US

The City of Whitehorse, located 15 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD, is a culturally diverse community of almost 177,000 people. Whitehorse includes the suburbs of Box Hill, Burwood, Nunawading, Blackburn, Mitcham, Forest Hill and Vermont and is characterised by quiet tree-lined residential streets, an abundance of parks, gardens and natural bushland reserves, bustling shopping centres and a diverse range of arts, cultural, sports and leisure facilities.

Whitehorse City Council provides more than 100 services and facilities across a range of areas within our community services, city development, infrastructure, corporate services and transformation directorates. Whitehorse is one of Melbourne's largest metropolitan councils with a workforce of approximately 1300 employees and aspires to foster an inclusive, vibrant, prosperous and sustainable community. Our employees help us achieve these goals

At Whitehorse, employee health, wellbeing and development are paramount, and we aim for everyone to become the best they can be in the workplace. Benefits of working with us include:

• A welcoming and supportive working environment
• Great opportunities for training and to build a long-term career within Whitehorse or the local government sector.
• Extensive employee health and wellbeing programs including flexible working arrangements
• Salary sacrifice options for gym / swim memberships, childcare and superannuation; and access to novated vehicle leases.
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• Ample onsite parking at most facilities with ready access to public transport
• Active Social Club with a calendar of events through the year