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Aboriginal Identified - Traineeship in Early Childhood and Care

Multiple traineeship positions available. Earn why you learn!

  • 499473
  • Albury, NSW, Australia, 2640
  • Bankstown, NSW, Australia, 2200
  • Granville, NSW, Australia, 2142
  • Mount Druitt, NSW, Australia, 2770
  • Riverina & Murray, NSW, Australia, 2650
  • South Region, NSW, Australia
  • Statewide, NSW, Australia
  • Wagga Wagga, NSW, Australia, 2650
  • Western Sydney Region, NSW, Australia
  • Wetherill Park, NSW, Australia, 2164

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  • Childcare Worker
  • Temporary Full Time
  • Closing at: Feb 16 2025 at 23:55 AEDT

Aboriginal Identified – Traineeship (Multiple positions)

Certificate III – Early Childhood Education and Care

Albury, Wagga, Newcastle and Western Sydney locations available

Temporary, full-time (18 months)

$54,202, package includes salary ($47,969 - $50,463), employer's contribution to superannuation, and annual leave loading

At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact.

That’s why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.

What does a traineeship involve?

The Public Sector Apprentices and Trainee Program will implement the NSW Government's commitment to employ an additional 1,000 apprentices and trainees across NSW Government agencies over the next 3 years. More information can be found here

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of our Traineeship program! Be guided by seasoned mentors, learn from our passionate teams, and simultaneously immerse yourself in real-world work experiences. As you delve into your studies, you’ll forge new skills and expand your knowledge base. This is a great adventure towards personal and professional growth.

A Day in the Life

We are currently seeking a Cert III - Early Childhood Education and Care Trainee for multiple positions to be based out of our Children's Centres.

You can choose to be based out of Albury, Mt Druitt, Bankstown, Blacktown, Nepean, Granville or Wetherill Park TAFE NSW Campus. (Based on campus availability.)

Join us as an Early Childhood Educator  where you’ll be at the heart of our Children’s Centre, creating an engaging and inclusive educational environment for our little learners in a fun-filled setting!

You’ll collaborate with a fantastic team to plan, implement, and assess exciting activities that help make a lasting impact on the children’s educational journeys.

Course Details – For more information, click here.

Essential Criteria

  1. Aboriginality (Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1977). Candidate should present proof of Aboriginality as part of the application.
  2. Willingness to undertake and complete a qualification in the relevant discipline.
  3. A valid working with children check.

Desirable Criteria

  1. First Aid Certificate. (Certified by JP)

To find out more about the role, click to view the Position Description.

A career of life-changing impact awaits you. Apply now!

Applications close Sunday 16th February at 11.55 pm AEDT

To apply for this role, click on ‘apply' and provide:

  • A resume
  • Answer one target question when prompted in application.
  • A valid working with children check (Or willing to obtain)
  • Confirmation of Aboriginality - For confidential advice and support regarding this, please contact Jordan Smith, Aboriginal Employment Advocate via email: aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au

Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such. An applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation with their application.

Target Question: 

1. Please tell us why you would like to apply for a traineeship with TAFE NSW, and what interests you in Early Childhood Education and Care? (max 300 words.)

General recruitment and adjustment enquiries: contact Talent Acquisition Advisor, Shenayd Stewart, at shenayd.stewart9@tafensw.edu.au

Aboriginal Candidate support: contact Jordan Smith, Aboriginal Employment Advocate via email: aboriginalemploymentadvocate@tafensw.edu.au

For helpful insights into preparing your application, TAFE NSW’s recruitment process, and getting interview ready, read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.

This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.

An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification

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TAFE NSW would like to pay our respects and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional custodians of the land, rivers, and sea. We acknowledge and pay our respects to the Elders, past, present, and emerging, of all nations.