Trainee Educator (Heathridge)

**Job description** **Trainee Educator***:

- Early Learning Services | Childcare Closing date: 20/09/2025

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.

**About the perks**

You'll become part of an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming Western Australian organisation passionately committed to making a meaningful impact in the local community. Our MercyCare Promise is focused on ensuring our people are connected and empowered to make a positive difference in the heart of our communities.

As a valued team member, you’ll also enjoy access to:

- Not for profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900 including meal and entertainment options!
- 30% childcare discount for your little ones
- Paid professional development and staff meetings
- Work for a WA owned and operated, not-for-profit, values-based organisation
- 6 weeks maternity leave, 5 weeks annual leave and the ability to purchase additional leave
- Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance and free flu vaccinations
- Access to Employee Assistance Program

**About the role**

In this role you’ll work to complete your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, while getting real experience in supporting and caring for the children that attend our centre. You’ll assist in the preparation and implementation of appropriate programs, record observations and support in the overall learning and development of the children. The position is on a permanent part time basis working 30 hours per fortnight.

Our Heathridge service is like a small community and has that family friendly feel with long standing staff who are there to support your journey. In the spacious natural play area, children can climb trees, run free, and explore the world around them — and you’ll be a part of every moment of their learning and growth.

**About you**

You’ll have a passion for supporting children and their learning and being apart of their journey. Along with this you’ll have the desire to complete your Certificate III and be a part of a team that supports each other.

In addition, you will also possess:

- The ability to work independently while actively participating as part of a team
- Working with Children Check
- Be open to feedback and ongoing learning
- National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

**To Apply**

**_At MercyCare, every person matters._**
- With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values
- respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage._ Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qubmm