Job Description

About us:

We are a not-for-profit, community-based organisation providing education and care to children from birth to 12 years of age across Tasmania. Lady Gowrie Tasmania has a simple position statement – ‘ Children First’ – and is committed to providing the highest quality education and care for children to give them the best start in life.

Learn more about Lady Gowrie Tasmania: gowrie-tas.com.au

ABOUT THE ROLE:

LGT welcomes expressions of interest from motivated and enthusiastic individuals interested in undertaking a Traineeship. Our traineeship program offers hands-on experience, structured learning, and mentorship opportunities designed to develop your skills and gain practical knowledge as an Early Childhood Practitioner.

What are we looking?

• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
• Eagerness to learn about National Quality Framework, which includes National Regulations, National Quality Standards (NQS), and the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF)
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong understanding of the importance of family communications
• Strong, respectful, and open communication skills
• Working with Vulnerable People Registration (Child Related Activity)
• Police Check

What's for you?

• Free qualifications through our RTO
• Access to our Community of Practice
• You may be eligible for the worker retention grant
• Salary packaging up to $18,550
• Opportunities to grow within our organisation; leadership roles and operational support roles available across our network of services throughout Tasmania
• Tailored learning and development opportunities with access to our internal training programs
• Access our wellbeing support services that are focused on a healthier, happier work life
• Paid first aid certification and child protection training
• Beautiful, well-resourced environments with passionate teams' members working together to put children first

How to apply:

Submit your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you are the right person for this role via the “Apply Now” button.

As part of the application process, you will also be sent a few short questions so we can get to know you better.

For further information please contact People and Culture at careers@gowrie-tas.org.au

Lady Gowrie Tasmania is a child safe organisation. We are committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. Our recruitment and selection processes reflect this commitment. All applicants are subject to child safety screening, including reference checks and verification of Working with Vulnerable People Registration, before employment can commence.

Our commitment to inclusion

LGT strives to provide a safe and inclusive environment across our services, programs and workplaces, where diversity in all its forms, including strengths, cultural background, identity and abilities are recognised and celebrated. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and anyone who shares our values and passion for supporting children, families, and communities.au.