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Form of workAbout the Role:
YWCA Canberra is a feminist not-for-profit organisation that has provided community services and represented women’s issues in Canberra since 1929.
YWCA Canberra provides essential, quality services for women, girls and families in the ACT and surrounding regions. We work in the areas of children’s services, community development, homelessness and affordable housing, youth services, personal and professional training, women’s leadership, and advocacy.
Through its national Affiliate Association with YWCA Australia, YWCA Canberra is part of the World YWCA network, which connects 120 countries across the globe.
YWCA Canberra is a charitable not for profit organisation. Working for us will entitle you to access tax benefits that will increase your take home pay substantially.
YWCA Canberra’s mission is ‘We strengthen communities by supporting girls and women through our services and advocacy’.
The YWCA Canberra has positions available at our Fairley Early learning centre based in the lovely Country estate of Fairley in Murrumbateman NSW just a quick zip down the highway from Yass or up the highway from Canberra.
We are looking for both entry level Trainee and Certificate III qualified educators who are passionate about early childhood education and care or looking into a starting point for your future. Our educators build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and the local community. Most importantly, you will make a difference to the lives of children in our care.
About You:
This position is suitable for you if you:
Are seeking to start your new career in early education.
Have a strong working ethic.
Have strong interpersonal skills, and a warm and friendly nature.
Awareness of maintaining a safe workplace, and working within a compliance framework.
Able to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Hold or willingness to obtain a current Working with Children’s Check (NSW).
A current National Police Check or willingness to obtain.
In return we will prove you with:
Pay ranging from $22.02 entry level up to $29.66 (*pending qualification and experience)
Enhanced terms and conditions of employment including 14 weeks paid parental leave
Salary packaging that can increase your take home pay by up to 5k annually
Fully subsidised Training get paid whilst you study towards your Certificate III in children’s Services
Excellent professional development opportunities
Free parking onsite
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Applications close on 6 January 2023
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 proud to be an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality and offers above award wages and generous conditions through our innovative and progressive Enterprise Agreement.
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.
Want more information?
For a confidential discussion or further information please contact the Acting Centre Director, Mollie.Buxton@ywca-canberra.org.au
