Childcare Jobs - Trainee/Work experience, Full Time - Wollongong NSW, Australia

Early Childhood Trainee (Certificate III)
Position Number: 55/25
Full time, Fixed term - 18 month contract
ECTARC Smith Street Education and Care Service

About the Service

ECTARC Smith Street is centrally located in Wollongong’s CBD, close to local schools, with easy access to the freeway, train station and buses, providing convenience for families travelling to work.  Situated directly behind the old peach coloured Surf Life Saving building, we provide some off-road parking. ECTARC Smith Street is a 40-place service for children from birth to school age.

ECTARC Smith Street support each child to reach their full potential, igniting a passion for lifelong learning.  For this to be achieved, children need to feel safe and secure.  We believe children should be allowed to be children, engaged in the present and have opportunities to learn about themselves.  We respect the rights of each child, listening and responding to their voice and giving them space to be powerful and active contributors in their own learning.  Our program also aims to support each child to become a global citizen.

About the Role

ECTARC Smith Street is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic trainee who is looking to start their career in early childhood education. During the 12-month traineeship you will gain valuable knowledge and experience whilst working and studying alongside our qualified and supportive educators to complete your Certificate III in Early Education and Care.

ECTARC is also a registered training organisation. We have Training and Development Officers who also support you to gain the skills and experience you’ll need to be able to work at your very best in our service.

Once you complete your certificate III qualification, we can provide you with real job opportunities in the future.

Essential Criteria

• Age 18 years or over
• A genuine interest in working with young children
• A commitment to undertaking the practical and theoretical components of the program
• A current Working with Children Check clearance number (or be willing to obtain)

Desirable Criteria:

• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012 – Provide emergency First Aid in an education and care setting)

Benefits

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 and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
• Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
• 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.

Course fees are covered.

A bonus $1250.00 paid to you every six months throughout your traineeship. 

Three hours paid study time off the floor each week

Mentoring and support from a dedicated Educator in your team and trainee study groups with an experienced Early Childhood Coordinator.

We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.

Apply Now 

To apply for this position please click the above Apply Now link to be taken to our online application.

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.

If you have any questions in regards to this position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email [email protected].

Closing Date: 13/7/25