- Kickstart your career in Early Learning!
- Our traineeship empowers you to make a meaningful difference in children's lives
- $17-$20/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 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
At UnitingCare Galston Early Learning Centre, we support families by providing high-quality education and care for children from birth to five years, including a vibrant preschool program.
We value every child as a unique individual and create a warm, inclusive environment where learning, creativity and development are nurtured every day. Whether it’s through our nurturing approach for babies and toddlers or our inspiring school-readiness program, our team plays a vital role in helping each child thrive.
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.
- 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
- A National Police Check
- Valid working with Children’s Check
- First Aid Certificate
- Working Rights Check
How to apply
If you see yourself in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Just click on the ‘Apply now’ button, fill out your details and submit. Once you apply, we’ll keep you up to date on how your application is progressing. We encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.