Business Administration Trainee
ECTARC – Early Childhood Education Services and Training
Wollongong, Wollongong, Illawarra & South Coast NSW
Job Description
Business Administration Traineeship Position Number: 65/25 Full time, Fixed term - 12 month contract ECTARC Training Services Closing Date: 31/8/25
About the Service
ECTARC Training Services provides excellence in Early Childhood Education and Care training and professional development to students nationally from our offices in Warrawong NSW and Logan QLD. This role is based at Warrawong.
About the Role
ECTARC Training Services is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic trainee who is looking to start their administrative career. During the 12-month traineeship you will gain valuable knowledge and experience whilst working and studying alongside our qualified administration team to complete your BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Administration).
Originally known as Illawarra Area Child Care (IACC) our organisation was incorporated in October 1985 and have a proud history of providing optimum education and training services.
ECTARC is proudly a not for profit organisation, that successfully manages education and care services in the Illawarra and Shoalhaven. Our specialist early childhood knowledge, extensive experience and commitment to early education and care for children is why we are a respected leader in the sector. We live by our vision of enriching the futures for the children, families, students and our communities.
We have a professional, experienced leadership team at our head office who support and resource our ECTARC services to strengthen quality learning and education programs. ECTARC is committed to providing optimum work environments for staff with ongoing professional development opportunities.
ECTARC is committed to being a child safe organisation. We understand that the safety and wellbeing of all children is paramount, we aim to provide environments where all children feel safe and are safe. ECTARC has policies and systems to protect children, and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously.
Essential Criteria
Completed Higher School Certificate (or equivalent)
Be committed to working full time while completing a qualification
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Excellent organisation and time management skills
Demonstrated computer skills
Ability to learn and undertake general clerical tasks
Ability to interact with a range of people in a professional and friendly manner
The ability to work both cooperatively within a team environment and unsupervised
Strong work ethic
Benefits
At ECTARC we pay highly competitive salaries above the award rate in accordance with the policies and procedures of ECTARC including
Above award wages
Discount on childcare fees for staff’s children enrolled in our quality services.
Paid parental leave – 6 weeks top up.
Annual ECTARC leave day.
Wellness program including access to our EAP.
An inclusive work environment.
EC Management team provides coaching, mentoring and support.
Two annual planning days and opportunities to join organisational network meetings.
Paid professional learning via ECTARC’s online learning platform and access to internal and external training and conferences.
Support for further study and qualifications.
Opportunities for career advancement across our early childhood education and training services.
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.
Apply Now
Successful applicants will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and probity checks.
ECTARC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background to apply for this position.
To apply for this position please click the Apply Now button and submitt your current Cover Letter, Resume and two work related referees.
For more information please visit: https://ectarc.com.au/employment/current-vacancies/
If you have any questions in regards to the position please call ECTARC on**(02) 4223 1100or emailemployment@ectarc.com.au**
Closing Date: 31/08/25
Benefits & Perks
About ECTARC – Early Childhood Education Services and Training
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