• Are you Cert III qualified looking to take the next step in your career?
• Be mentored and supported to obtain your Diploma by our experienced team of Educators, Room Leaders, Educational Leader/ECT and Centre Director.
• Part-time, working 64 hrs per fortnight, including dedicated non-contact study time
• Access up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits & increase take-home pay

About the role

As an Early Childhood Trainee Diploma Educator, you will gain hands-on experience and knowledge in early childhood education while working under the supervision of experienced childcare professionals. This role is designed to provide practical training and support towards obtaining a formal qualification in the Early Years Sector. You will assist in the day-to-day operations of the childcare centre, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for young children.

You will also be well-supported in your role by our Education Leader/ECT and Centre Director who will mentor and support you through your learning journey.

About the program

Our Hobart Early Learning Centre is an exceeding service that offer quality education and provides experiences that help children connect with the outdoors and nurture an understanding and love for the environment.

What’s on offer

In addition to base salary and superannuation, you’ll also receive 17.5% leave loading and the ability to increase your take-home pay by accessing up to $15,900 in salary packaging benefits that can be used on rent, mortgage repayments, or living expenses such as groceries, bills, clothing, streaming services, and much more.

About you

You will have experience shaping high-quality services that deliver learning and leisure experiences for children and promote the well-being and support of children and families who use them.

You will also have:

• A sound understanding of operational requirements, including demonstrating applied knowledge of the Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of child development and quality care practices.
• Sound knowledge of Belonging, Being, Becoming that is reflected and articulated in programming and reflection on outcomes.
• An approved Australian Children’s Education & Care Quality Authority qualification, Cert III (see list of approved qualifications).
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma Certificates- or willingness to obtain them.
• Current Employee Working with Children Check / Working with Vulnerable Persons Check

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How to apply

Click "Apply Now" to submit your interest, and we’ll be in touch shortly. We’ll review applications as they come through and schedule interviews, as we’re keen to engage with someone.

To learn more, contact Katie Wiseman, Operations and Development Manager, at [email protected] using the subject line: Diploma Traineeship, Early Learning enquiry via EthicalJobs during regular business hours.

About Uniting

At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people, enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5,000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.

Visit us: www.vt.uniting.org

Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. As a ‘child safe’ organisation, employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.

Uniting is also committed to equal opportunity and ensuring the workplace is reflective of the community. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.