🌟 Join Our Passionate Team as a Trainer & Assessor (Early Childhood Education and Care) 🌟

Inspire the next generation of educators and shape the future of early childhood learning!

Are you a passionate educator with real-world Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) experience? Do you thrive in an energetic and student-focused environment? If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector — we want to hear from you!

About the Role

Location: Canberra City
Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (30-38 hours per week)

As a Trainer & Assessor (ECEC), you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality training and assessment within a supportive, innovative, and compliant Registered Training Organisation (RTO) framework. You'll collaborate closely with the Education and Training Unit to create dynamic, engaging learning experiences that support and empower students to succeed in the ECEC industry.

Your Day-to-Day Will Include:

Designing and delivering impactful training sessions that inspire and inform

Supporting students to reach their full potential through mentoring and tailored guidance

Conducting assessments that align with AQF and 2025 Standards for RTOs

Liaising with trainees and employers to coordinate placements and monitor progress

Developing engaging course content and assessment tools

Monitoring and recording student achievements with accuracy and care

Staying at the forefront of ECEC trends, VET sector compliance, and best practices

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a proactive, organised, and enthusiastic professional who brings:

· A Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40110 or TAE40116)

· Qualifications in Early Childhood Education and relevant industry experience

· Strong knowledge of VET sector standards and compliance

· Outstanding communication, presentation, and organisational skills

· A genuine passion for teaching, mentoring, and lifelong learning

· The confidence to work independently while contributing meaningfully to a collaborative team

Why Join Us?

✔️ Make a lasting difference in the lives of future early childhood educators
✔️ Be part of a supportive, forward-thinking education team
✔️ Access opportunities for professional development and career growth
✔️ Collaborate with dedicated peers and industry professionals
✔️ Enjoy a workplace that values innovation, quality, and community impact

About YWCA Canberra:

YWCA Canberra is a respected feminist, not-for-profit community organisation which has been providing community services and representing women’s issues in the Canberra community since its establishment in 1929. Today, we provide leading and innovative services to women and the broader Canberra community in the areas of children’s services, community development, housing, youth services, personal and professional training, and women’s leadership

As a values-based organisation, and the only Canberra-based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA), YWCA Canberra is a great place to work. We have a strong track record in building long-term, sustainable careers with excellent conditions (including charitable salary sacrificing and above award salaries) together with a supportive work environment for all employees to thrive.

What's in it for you?

Competitive base salary

Experience a great, friendly environment with flexible work arrangements options available.

Work for the only Canberra-based Employer of Choice for Gender Equality (WGEA)

Benefit from enhanced terms and conditions of employment including 14 weeks paid parental leave

Feel good knowing you are working for an organisation with a strong social conscience and presence in our community.

Salary packaging options that can improve your take-home pay by $5K annually

Generous parental leave entitlements, 3 days extra paid annual leave between Christmas and New Year, annual flu vaccinations.

Access to Employee Assistance Program for guidance and counselling

Ready to shape futures in Early Childhood Education?
Apply now and become a key driver of excellence in vocational training and education.

How to Apply:

· Visit https://ywca-canberra.org.au/about-us/careers to access the position description.

· Applications including a cover letter and CV can be submitted through our recruitment portal here: https://candidate.aurion.cloud/ywca/production/signin

Enquiries: Contact Vicki McGaw - [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

Applications close on 25 May 2025

YWCA Canberra reserves the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.

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.