Traineeship (Cert III) and Qualified Educators

Traineeship (Cert III) and Qualified Educators 19/12/2025 Fairley Early Childhood Service (Murrumbateman, NSW) Kickstart your career in Early Childhood Education with YWCA Canberra Fairley Early Childhood Service is more than a childcare centre, it’s a vibrant, family-focused community where educators thrive and children flourish. Located in beautiful Murrumbateman, our 115-place centre combines state-of-the-art facilities with a picturesque rural setting, creating an inspiring place to work. Why You’ll Love Working Here Beautiful Learning Spaces: Thoughtfully designed indoor and outdoor environments spark creativity and holistic development. Nature-Based Learning: Sustainability is at the heart of our curriculum, with hands-on experiences in recycling, composting, and caring for the natural world. Supportive Team Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals who value collaboration and growth. Regional Advantage: Enjoy the charm of Murrumbateman while working in a centre deeply connected to its community. About the Role We’re looking for people who: Are excited about working with young children and making a difference Have a warm, friendly, and collaborative attitude Are keen to study their Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (or are already working towards it) What You’ll Bring: Strong interpersonal skills and a flexible, team-oriented mindset Current Working with Children Check (NSW) and Police Check (or ability to obtain) First Aid, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willingness to obtain) Valid driver’s licence and reliable transport What’s in it for you? Earn While You Learn: Fully funded Certificate III (worth $5,310) through our registered training organisation (for eligible applicants) Career Growth: Start as a trainee and progress with further funded training Work-Life Balance: Flexible options including a 9-day fortnight or 4-day compressed week Extra Benefits: Salary packaging (boost your take-home pay by $5K annually), generous parental leave, additional paid leave over Christmas, flu vaccinations, and access to our Employee Assistance Program Join Canberra’s ONLY Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA) Already Qualified? We’d Still Love to Hear from You If you’re passionate about early childhood education and interested in working in the beautiful town of Murrumbateman NSW , we encourage you to apply. AtYWCA Canberra, we believe in nurturing talent and supporting career growth. Whether you’re: Currently studying your Diploma/Bachelor Considering a career change into early childhood education, or Bringing valuable experience from another role in education or care, You will have the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment. You’ll work alongside experienced educators, gain hands‑on experience, and have access to professional development that can help you progress toward your career goals. Start your meaningful journey in childhood education right here at Fairley Early Childhood Centre. Apply now via SEEK or contact us at to start your journey in early childhood education YWCA Canberra reserves the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found prior to the closing date. YWCA Canberra is committed to the safety of children and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to participate fully in all child protection risk management recruitment processes and ongoing character checking and assessment processes. YWCA Canberra is an equal opportunity employer. People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse life experiences are encouraged to apply. We specifically encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr