Early Childhood Trainee (Certificate III)
Position Number: 15/25
Full time, Fixed term – 18 month contract
ECTARC Jerry Bailey Education and Care Service

About the Service

ECTARC Jerry Bailey is a 29-place multipurpose service offering both preschool and long day care programs for children from 2 years to school age, located in the small coastal village of Shoalhaven Heads.  We are centrally located in a quiet area near a community park and beside the Shoalhaven Heads Botanic Native Garden, with a view to beautiful Cullunghutti Mountain.

Our environment is very unique and welcoming with a strong sense of community.  Being situated in a very quiet pocket near parks and gardens we have the opportunity to engage with natural flora and fauna.  We interact with a family of possums that frequent our service, as well as birds that visit the large shady trees in our calm and natural play space.

About the Role 

ECTARC Jerry Bailey are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic trainee who is looking to start their career in early childhood education. During the 18-month traineeship you will gain valuable knowledge and experience whilst working and studying alongside our qualified and supportive educators to complete your Certificate III in Early Education and Care.

ECTARC is also a registered training organisation. We have Training and Development Officers who also support you to gain the skills and experience you’ll need to be able to work at your very best in our service.

Once you complete your certificate III qualification, we can provide you with real job opportunities in the future.

Essential Criteria:

• Age 18 years or over
• A genuine interest in working with young children
• A commitment to undertaking the practical and theoretical components of the program
• A current Working with Children Check clearance number (or be willing to obtain)

Desirable Criteria:

• Current First Aid Certificate (HLTAID012 – Provide emergency First Aid in an education and care setting)

What we offer:

At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including

• Above award wages
• 50% discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.
• Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.
• Annual ECTARC leave day and 2-3 weeks end of year closure period.
• Wellness program including access to our EAP for you and your family.
• An inclusive work environment.
• EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
• Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
• Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
• Support for further study and qualifications.
• Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.

Course fees are covered.

A bonus $1250.00 paid to you every six months throughout your traineeship

Three hours paid study time off the floor each week

Mentoring and support from a dedicated Educator in your team and trainee study groups with an experienced Early Childhood Coordinator.

We have a comprehensive induction process to ensure your ongoing success working at ECTARC.

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Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre employment screening and probity checks.

ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this.

If you have any questions in regards to this position please call ECTARC on (02) 4223 1100 or email [email protected].

Closing Date: 09/03/25