Trainee & Apprentices roles at QCCS
Do you want to join a privately owned company that values their workers and will give you the tools and resources you need to run a successful QCCS centre?
Queensland Childcare Services is a privately owned and operated company which provides early childhood education to children in South East Queensland. Established in 1991, we have been operating within the childcare industry for 30 years. QCCS is one of Australia’s leading providers of high quality, individualised care and education of young children.
We are seeking passionate and motivated Educators to take on a Traineeship who will strive to create an interactive learning environment for the children in our care. A classroom should inspire, delight curiosity.
We are looking for Educators who want to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. Traineeships are available, these are at no cost to eligible applicants. A great opportunity if you have been thinking about getting into the Early Childhood Sector.
Position benefits
• Well above award wage rate
• Attractive bonus scheme
• Generous share of profit scheme
• Constant support from a professional management team, with a dedicated Area Manager
• Regular professional development
• Up to 75% staff discounted childcare fees
• Job security
• Free uniforms
• Paid professional development courses
• Paid tuition fees (Cert III and Diploma)
• Paid First Aid and CPR certification
• Paid annual Food Safety certification
• Paid annual Fire Training certification
• Paid annual Child Protection certification
• Paid staff meetings
• Access to our 24/7 (EAP) employee assistant program offering financial/mental/physical wellbeing counselling
• Access to our company (LMS) learning management system to support with ongoing development and skills
• Study while you work
View all our Trainee and Apprentice vacancies
The Apprentice will be provided with support from the management team and our college team and have access to well resourced rooms. You must have a strong passion for teaching in the Early Years and be motivated to step up to a room leader position.
Apprenticeships are at no cost to the Employee, which makes this a great opportunity if you have been thinking about upskilling.
• Well above award wage rate
• Attractive bonus scheme
• Generous Share of Profit scheme
• Constant support from a professional management team, with a dedicated Area Manager
• Regular professional development
• Up to 75% staff discounted childcare fees
• Job security
• Free uniforms
• Paid tuition fees (Cert III and Diploma)
• Paid First Aid and CPR certification
• Paid annual Food Safety certification
• Paid annual Fire Training certification
• Paid annual Child Protection certification
• Paid staff meetings
• Access to our 24/7 (EAP) employee assistant program offering financial/mental/physical wellbeing counselling
• Access to our company (LMS) learning management system to support with ongoing development and skills
• Study while you work at no cost to you
Centre Directors
When you take on your new role as a Centre Director you will be provided with an in depth induction and a Mentor to guide you to ensure you have all the knowledge and training you need to set you up for success. You will find our working environment supportive yet challenging – encouraging you to make a positive impact with the children and families at your service. Each and every member of the QCCS team are valued for their knowledge and passion and treated like part of the family.
Teachers
QCCS are looking for Early Childhood Teachers who have strong knowledge and pedagogical practices to encourage the development and growth of social and academic skills in our children. Through careful planning and observation, you will facilitate the development of a love of learning, for our children to carry throughout their lives.’
Educators
As a QCCS Educator you will have a genuine passion for working with children in the early years. You will build strong relationships with families and team members to deliver the best outcomes for the children in our care. You will provide safe and inspiring environments to foster curiosity and learning through play based experiences.’
Trainee and Apprentices
We are looking for Educators who want to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care.
We offer Traineeships and Apprenticeships to qualifying team members to undertake a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education. Earn while you learn at one of our QCCS centres at no cost to you. The Australian Institute of Early Childhood Studies (AEICS) will help you gain your qualification through our support, mentoring and networking programs.’
Kitchen Hands
The Kitchen Hand will prepare the meals for our centres for Morning Tea, Lunch and Afternoon Tea. There’s no need for formal qualifications and all training will be provided but you should be enthusiastic about preparing fresh and wholesome meals for children in our service. Nutrition is a vital part of children’s development and healthy eating is part of the QCCS philosophy. We believe food ingredients should come from the kitchen, not from a lab. From this belief came the inspiration of our own production kitchen, Healthy Cooking Company.