Certificate III in Business Administration Traineeship

Position Number

65/25

Location

ECTARC Head Office - 210 Shellharbour Road, Warrawong

Status

Full time, Fixed term - 12 month contract

Closing Date

31/08/2025

About the Service

ECTARC Training Services provides excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care training and professional development to students nationally from our offices in Port Kembla NSW and Logan QLD. This role is based at Port Kembla.

About the Role

ECTARC Training Services is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic trainee who is looking to start their administrative career. During the 12-month traineeship you will gain valuable knowledge and experience whilst working and studying alongside our qualified administration team to complete your BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Administration).

Originally known as Illawarra Area Child Care (IACC) our organisation was incorporated in October 1985 and have a proud history of providing optimum education and training services.

ECTARC is proudly a not for profit organisation, that successfully manages education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience and commitment to early education and care for children is why we are a respected leader in the sector. We live by our vision of enriching the futures for the children, families, students and our communities.

We have a professional, experienced leadership team at our head office who support and resource our ECTARC services to strengthen quality learning and education programs. ECTARC is committed to providing optimum work environments for staff with ongoing professional development opportunities.

ECTARC is committed to being a child safe organisation. We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, we aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe. ECTARC has policies and systems to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously.

Essential Criteria

• Completed Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)
• Be committed to working full time while completing a qualification
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• Demonstrated computer skills
• Ability to learn and undertake general clerical tasks
• Ability to interact with a range of people in a professional and friendly manner
• The ability to work both cooperatively within a team environment and unsupervised
• Strong work ethic

Next Steps

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including

• Above award wages
• 50% discount on childcare fees for staff's children enrolled in our quality services.
• Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.
• Annual ECTARC leave day.
• Wellness program including access to our EAP.
• An inclusive work environment.
• EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
• Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
• Paid professional learning via ECTARC's online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
• Support for further study and qualifications.
• Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries in accordance with the relevant award and the policies and procedures of ECTARC.

Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.

If you have any questions in regards to this position please call ECTARC on or email