Diploma Trainee

About the benefits

• We pay 2% above award rates!
• Not for profit Salary Packaging up to $15,900 including meal and entertainment options!
• 30% childcare discount for your little ones
• Work on the job while you study your Diploma!
• We pay for your studies
• Work with management who will support your career growth and value your experience
• Paid Professional development, first aid and staff meetings
• Work for a WA owned and operated, not-for-profit, values-based organisation
• 5 weeks leave with an option to purchase additional leave
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Program including discounted health insurance, free flu vaccinations and skin checks

When you join MercyCare, you join something bigger. A community of staff that make a difference at the heart of the community. As a leading Western Australian not-for-profit provider of aged care, family, community, early learning and disability services we support people throughout life’s journey. We invest in our people by building rewarding careers, offering training and development opportunities and a values-driven culture where our people can belong and thrive.
About the role
We currently have opportunities for Cert III Educators to join on a part time basis while being supported to complete your Diploma in Early Childhood Education at our Banksia Grove Centre
Our centre has a beautiful outdoor environment with a nature based playground for children to learn and play. Be a part of those first educational moments in a rewarding and interesting role.
About you
You’ll use your expert skills and experience to support children’s growth and development, while also having:

• AQF Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
• Willingness to undertake your Diploma
• The ability to engage in structure play-based learning with children
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Current HLTAID012 and CPR, or be willing to obtain one
• Working With Children Check, or be willing to obtain one
• National Police Clearance (obtained within the last six months)

To Apply
Click “Apply Now” to visit our website and apply. Applications close on 11 January 2024 but apply soon as we will progress recruitment earlier if the right match is found.
At MercyCare, every person matters.
With our 175-year legacy extending back to the Catholic Sisters of Mercy, today we stand proud to make a positive difference in our local communities. We live by our values – respect, integrity, compassion, justice, excellence, and courage.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children, young people and the vulnerable. We invite applications from people from all walks of life, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and those from diverse ages, cultures, faiths, abilities, gender and sexuality.