Job Description

• 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.

What we offer you

• 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

Click here to find out more about our great benefits: Benefits of working at Uniting

What to expect

Please know that employment with Uniting requires:

• A National Police Check
• GECCKO National Child Protection Training Certificate
• 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.

About Uniting

Uniting NSW.ACT contributes 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 is a Child Safe Organisation committed to promoting the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of children and young people.

Empowered by diversity

At Uniting, inclusion isn’t just something we value – it’s how we work. Our culture and practice reflect the vibrant diversity of our colleagues, and the clients and communities we serve.