* 18months to 2 year traineeship position based on the lands of the Gimuy Walubara Yidinji in Cairns
* $56,846 per year - $60,545 per year + Super + Salary Packaging
* You will be supported to complete a Diploma of Early Childhood Education whilst working in our Kindergarten
This is an Identified position. The Benevolent Society considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement under s14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act NSW 1977.
Our Organisation
The Benevolent Society's vision is to build a just society where all Australians can live their best life. For many years we have supported people at the margins of society: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians; children, young people, and their families; older people; carers and people with disability. We are an independent, non-religious service provider which supports people to live life their way.
As part of The Benevolent Society's vision, we are strongly committed to reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people of Australia. We remain steadfast in our commitment to promoting the economic, political, and social inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
How does a traineeship work?
You will spend 1 day at week at TAFE and 4 days working in our Bentley Park kindy. Some of the TAFE may be online so you may not need to attend in person every week.
About the role
As our Trainee Early Childhood Educator, you will work in a collaborative environment alongside other team members to provide a responsive environment that supports children's wellbeing, relationships and learning through intentional teaching, partnerships and critical reflection.
You will be an important additional support for our kindy program, which reflects our vision of a creative learning environment for children of all abilities and cultures. You will collaborate and build relationships with our team of Social Workers, Early Childhood teachers, Speech Pathologist and Child Psychologist to ensure a high standard of care is provided.
Put on your driving shoes because part of your role will be driving our Kindy Bus Our kindy bus plays a crucial role in breaking down access barriers and transporting our littlies to and from our centre. It's a 12-seater van full of fun
The day to day:
As a trainee, you'll work under supervision within a multidisciplinary team to:
* Form positive relationships with children that foster their social, emotional and educational development.
* Observe how children respond to existing programming and provide feedback to senior staff to ensure the interests and needs of each child are being met.
* Assist with the implementation of daily routines, infection control measures and maintain supplies in each room.
* Drive our Kindy Bus in a responsible, calm and safe manner to ensure the safety of all staff and children.
Our Benefits
We support people to live their best life. That includes you, our employee. A 'best life' is unique to everyone and can change as life changes:
* Our Reconciliation Commitment – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees are entitled up to 2 days paid plus up to 10 days unpaid cultural leave, as well as the option to be a voice on reference networking groups, the opportunity for cultural and professional development that supports career pathways and your social and emotional wellbeing.
* Salary Benefits -You can package up to $15,900 pa of your pre-tax salary to pay for everyday expenses before income tax is calculated, meaning you take home even more pay
* Motor Vehicle Packaging Options – to suit your lifestyle.
* Recognition and Reward - Sector competitive remuneration, various recognition programs and access to long service leave after 5 years.
* Wellness - Stay fit with a Fitness passport, utilise our Employee Assistance Program, and even purchase additional leave.
* Professional Development - We tailor career development opportunities to all employees and volunteers for career enrichment, fulfilment, and growth.
What we need of you
* It is essential that you commit to completing a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and meet requirements set out by TAFE Queensland.
* A sound knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and the National Quality Standards.
* Commitment to lead your own intentional reflection to continually build practice and outcomes.
* Current driver license
Interested? Apply online todayPlease submit your current CV and cover letter outlining your suitability and interest in the role. Contact Cassy on for a friendly, confidential discussion.
The artwork above is by Jasmine Sarin, a proud Kamilaroi and Jerrinja woman from NSW, who grew up on the South Coast in Jerrinja and Yuin country (Nowra) and Dharawal country (Wollongong).