YWCA Canberra is a feminist not-for-profit organisation that has provided community services and represented women’s issues in Canberra since 1929.

YWCA Canberra provides essential, quality services for women, girls and families in the ACT and surrounding regions. We work in the areas of children’s services, community development, homelessness and affordable housing, youth services, personal and professional training, women’s leadership and advocacy.

Through its national Affiliate Association with YWCA Australia, YWCA Canberra is part of the World YWCA network, which connects 120 countries across the globe.
YWCA Canberra’s mission is ‘We strengthen communities by supporting girls and women through our services and advocacy’.

About the role:

Supported by the education and training team, YWCA Canberra is looking for an experienced and passionate Trainer and Assessor to deliver the following accredited programs:

• CHC30113 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

As an integral part of a professional and vibrant team, responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Designing, developing, delivery and assessment of our Early Childhood Education and Care courses
• Providing subject matter expertise, drawing on your industry experience and understanding of regulation
• Creating engaging pathways and structures to enable constructive learning – such as recognition of prior learning
• Validating materials in consultation with relevant stakeholders
• Proactively maintaining currency in training and assessing as well as industry currency

Benefits and perks:

Reporting to the Education and Training Coordinator, you will be a part of a friendly and highly skilled team. YWCA Canberra is an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and offers flexibility, professional development and the opportunity to be a part of one of the ACT’s longest standing for purpose organisations. Benefits include not-for-profit salary packaging options and an employee assistance program.

Our office is a two minute walk from the Alinga St Lightrail station and a host of cafes, restaurants and shops. YWCA Canberra also marks Aboriginal dates of significance, such as NAIDOC Week and National Reconciliation Week, as part of our RAP commitments.

This role is offered at 30 or 38 hours per week, on a permanent ongoing basis.

About you:

The successful candidate will have:

• TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
• CHC50113 Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care and/or Degree in Early Childhood
• Current 'Working With Vulnerable People' registration
• Current drivers licence
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Applied understanding of Early Childhood Education and Care regulation, legislation, and standards
• Recent industry experience in Early Childhood Education and Care including experience as a Centre Manager or equivalent job role

Highly advantageous:

• A strong awareness, understanding and commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander protocols and culture
• Flexible approach to addressing learner needs
• Professional approach and team player
• Candidates from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply