Early Childhood Trainee Cert III (Full-time)

Job Description

Early Childhood Trainee Cert III (Full-time) Hazelbrook, New South Wales 2779, Australia • Full-time Description Connect Children and Families (Connect) is a not-for-profit organisation serving communities in the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Hawkesbury, and Western Sydney. Together we support children's and families' learning, safety, and wellbeing. We do this by supporting families to access services that respond to their needs, creating pathways both across our services and to other community agencies that can support them. Our services are available to children and families in their homes, early childhood education centres and pre-schools, community spaces and schools, and other family-centered services. As part of our portfolio, Possum Early Childhood Centre has a strong reputation for their commitment to partnering with families, recognising the privilege it is to be trusted with the education and care of a family’s greatest treasure, their children. Possum ECC is located in Hazelbrook, only a 30-minute drive from Penrith. Our centres are surrounded by the beautiful Blue Mountains scenery while still being close enough to the city. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate person looking to start their Early Childhood career with a full-time Cert III traineeship, available for 2025 start. Get real-life experience while working towards a valuable qualification with the support of the team of Early Childhood Educators and Practice Mentors. Role Requirements Clear Working with Children Check and Police Check. Ability to relate effectively with children and their families. Ability to work effectively in a team environment. Sound communication and interpersonal skills. Commitment to ongoing professional learning. Reliable and punctual. Benefits of working with Connect Our values and philosophy are at the heart of everything we do. We tune in, connect, and are kind. We strive for social justice, walk together, and celebrate every child. We're looking to build a team of professionals who are committed to a world where children and families thrive in safe and connected communities. As a well-established community organization, we have a strong commitment to providing the best possible care and service to children and families and this is reflected in the organisation’s culture. You will be welcomed as part of a strong and collaborative team of people who are working together to make real positive change in the local community. Other benefits include: Get paid to work while gaining valuable experience, with time and support to complete your training. Salary Packaging to help reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay. Mentoring, professional learning, and development opportunities. We are a ChildSafe organization. We encourage diverse staffing to reflect the diverse children and families we support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates as well as candidates with a disability. Company Overview “Together, we support children’s and families’ learning, safety and wellbeing.” If you’re looking to join a workplace that has an inspiring purpose, offers a family-friendly work environment, and nurtures your personal and professional development, join the Connect Children and Families team. We’re a small Blue Mountains Community based not-for-profit organisation, meaning we exist purely to improve the lives of children and their families in NSW’s Blue Mountains region and areas of Western Sydney. Our work truly makes a difference, creating positive change for children, families and community. Our small organisational size means greater employee connection and a community feel to our workplace. Our team members are names not numbers. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. #J-18808-Ljbffr