Childcare Jobs - Training/Professional learning, Full Time - Wollongong NSW, Australia

Training and Development Officer 
Position Number: 82/25
Permanent, Full time 
ECTARC Training Services - Port Kembla

ECTARC Training Services, awarded the 2022 NSW Large training provider of the year, is a leading, dynamic, registered training organisation that specialises in early childhood training and professional development across Australia. The Head Office is located at Port Kembla, New South Wales and our Queensland office is at Springwood.

ECTARC also operates a network of Early Childhood Services located in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions of NSW. 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 are committed to our vision of enriching futures for children, families, students and our communities.

About the Role 

ECTARC is a not-for-profit organisation and has a proud history of providing high quality education and training services to the early childhood education and care sector.

We are seeking an excellent, positive communicator to work as a Training and Development Officer in a passionate and capable team that is committed to supporting and enriching the educational and employment outcomes of our students. In this role you will work collaboratively to train and support students studying early childhood and school aged education and care qualifications and present professional development programs across NSW.

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor of Education – Early Childhood (or equivalent) or CHC50121 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• TAE40122 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• 5 years’ experience working in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven time management, administrative and computer skills
• Ability to conduct training and assessment visits throughout NSW as required
• Current full driver’s licence

Desirable Criteria

• Working towards a degree in early childhood education (if not already held)
• Experience working as a trainer and assessor in the VET sector
• Qualifications and experience in school aged education and care
• Current Working with Children’s Check
• Experience presenting professional development to teams

What we offer 

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

• Above award wages
• 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.

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

Apply Now 

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. 

To be considered for this position all applicants must apply for this position by going to https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/. Only applicants that have submitted the following will be considered: 

1. Resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria and work related referees

2. Certified copies of qualifications and relevant certificates

3. Applicants are required to submit a short video file that demonstrates their ability to present training to a group of people (max. 2 minutes). This submission must be emailed to [email protected].

4. Completed ECTARC Application for Employment Form.

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 (02) 4223 1100 or email [email protected] 

Closing Date: 07/12/2025