Childcare Trainee (Lidcombe)

**Job description**

**About Us**: The Cottage on Kerrs is a family-owned business with over two decades of experience in providing exceptional early childhood education and care. We are dedicated to fostering a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for young children. With a commitment to delivering high-quality early childhood education, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated trainee to join our team.

**Position Overview**: The Cottage on Kerrs is offering a full time traineeship for an enthusiastic applicant who wants to start a career in Early Learning and Education. The successful applicant will be able to study a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care fully paid for while being trained on the job. If you are interested in learning how to provide an educational play-based early childhood program for our 0-5 year age group then this position is for you! Kick start your career in Early Childhood Education and care whilst belonging to a professional organisation that will guide and support you APPLY NOW!

The Traineeship involves working full time (Monday-Friday) each week, while studying a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care over a 2 year period (maximum contract timeframe). On the job training and study time is provided during the Traineeship contract.

**Benefits**:

- Positive working environments with a team that share your dedication and passion.
- On the Job Training and Professional development opportunities.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment.
- Study time given during your working hours.
- A 5 minute walk from Lidcombe station.
- A current Working with Children Check (preferred).
- Motivation to study your Certificate III in Early Childhood Eaducation and Care.
- A genuine passion for working with children.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt in a rapid-paced environment.
- Commitment to upholding the highest standards of care and education.

**Ability to commute/relocate**:

- Lidcombe NSW 2141: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Work Location**:One location

**How to Apply**: If you are enthusiastic about kick-starting your career in early childhood education and care and meet the qualifications mentioned above, we encourage you to apply! Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this trainee position at The Cottage on Kerrs.

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster
- Shift work

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (preferred)

**Job Types**: Full-time, Apprenticeship

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating roster
- Shift work

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lidcombe, NSW 2141: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Working with Children Check (preferred)

Work Authorisation:

- Australia (required)

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 21/03/2025 Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3qgtln