Join Our Vibrant and Inclusive Team at The Y Canberra Region!

At The Y, we pride ourselves on creating a workplace that feels like a community. We embrace the values of Honesty, Respect, Caring, and Responsibility—and are committed to a strong culture of safeguarding children and young people.

If you're passionate about education and care, either actively working towards your Cert III or with a Cert III, we invite you to join our Child Services Team at the Holder Early Learning Centre (ELC). Here, you'll be part of a supportive and inspiring environment where your ideas are heard, your professional growth is nurtured, and you can truly make a difference.

What We Offer:

o Above-Award Pay – Earn 7% above the award wage as your base.

o Health & Wellbeing Support – Enjoy free flu shots and 24/7 access to confidential counselling for you and your immediate family through Telus Health Global.

o Career Growth – Advance with industry-leading training, including Child Safeguarding certifications.

o Employee Perks & Discounts – Access exclusive rewards through Y Thanks, plus 20% off Y Canberra Region services, including childcare fees and accommodation.

o Paid Onboarding & Training – Start strong with fully paid training from day one.

o WWVP & WWCC Renewal Reimbursement – We reimburse the cost of your Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) check and Working with Children Check (WWCC) renewal (for eligible staff).

o Medibank Corporate Health Cover – Get a 9% discount on your health insurance.

Qualifications and Experience:

o Cert III in Early Childhood Education and Care - Preferred.

o Full-time availability between the hours of 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday (7.6-hour shifts).

o Experience within the early childhood sector.

o Strong communication skills and knowledge of the EYLF and NQF.

o Current WWVP Check and First Aid, Asthma, and Anaphylaxis Certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Our Commitment to Safeguarding

At The Y, child safety is our top priority. We thoroughly screen all candidates, including criminal/police checks and reference checks, to ensure we have the right people supporting the children in our care.

To find out more please View our Safeguarding Children and Young People Policy: Safeguarding-Policy-2020-1.pdf

Important Information

o Candidates must have the legal right to work in Australia without sponsorship.

o Pre-employment checks include:

o Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC)

o International Police Check – If applicable

o Two reference checks

o Applications close on Monday, October 1, 2025, at 11:59 PM, unless a suitable candidate is found earlier.

o Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping young minds and creating a positive, supportive community. We can’t wait to welcome you!