Certificate III Trainee

Rise & Shine Kindergarten; Sydney; On-site; AUD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Paid day off during your birthday week

Paid study time built into your roster

Free Certificate III in Early Child. E

Mentoring and career development paths

Discounts on childcare rates

Orbit STEM Learning Hub access

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Rise & Shine Kindergarten in NSW offers a trainee role in Early Childhood Education, inviting school leavers to begin their careers alongside experienced educators. You will support children's learning and development in a caring, collaborative setting.

You will learn to create safe, engaging, and inclusive environments, contribute to daily routines and play experiences, and study towards your Certificate III while gaining hands-on experience.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Must be available to work full time.
• National child safety training (Gecko).

Responsibilities

• Support children's learning and development.
• Create safe, engaging, inclusive learning environments.
• Contribute to daily routines, play experiences, and meaningful interactions with children.
• Study toward your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education while gaining hands-on experience.
• Receive mentoring and ongoing coaching from leaders and peers.

Skills

Heart for kids

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Follow directions

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education

Job description

For over 11 years, Rise & Shine Kindergarten have set the benchmark for excellence in early childhood education. Proudly family-owned and operated, we understand that exceptional learning begins with the people who deliver it. That’s why our educators aren’t just employees – they’re at the heart of everything we do.

Today, we’re thriving across 15 centres in NSW and QLD, with exciting plans for continued growth. We’ve built an environment where educators feel supported, valued, and inspired to be their best. Because when educators love what they do, children flourish – and families feel the difference.

Joining Rise & Shine means more than starting a new job. It means becoming part of a family that is passionate about setting new standards in early learning and giving every team member the chance to shine.

About the Role:

Begin your career in Early Childhood Education as a valued trainee

Work alongside experienced educators to support children’s learning and development

Learn how to create safe, engaging, and inclusive environments

Contribute to daily routines, play experiences, and meaningful interactions with children

Study towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education while gaining hands-on experience

Receive mentoring, coaching, and ongoing support from leaders and peers

About You:

• Passionate and dedicated – you know working with children is rewarding and requires heart
• Eager to learn, grow, and thrive in a team environment
• Motivated, reliable, and genuinely enthusiastic about Early Childhood Education
• Strong communicator who values teamwork and collaboration
• Able to follow directions, safety procedures, and centre guidelines
• School leavers are strongly encouraged to apply

Requirements:

• A valid Working with Children Check
• Availability to work full time
• National child safety training (Gecko)
• No prior experience required – just a positive attitude and commitment to learning

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Competitive hourly rates
• Paid day off during your birthday week
• Paid study time built into your roster
• FREE Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
• Mentoring from expert coaches & career development pathways
• Guidance and leadership from inspiring ECTs and Managers
• Up to 75% discount on our Premium childcare rates
• Funding towards further professional developmentRefer a friend bonuses
• Generous gifts & celebrations throughout the year
• Supportive, family like culture
• Access to ORBIT – our exclusive STEM Learning Hub
• Employee Assistance Program

Child Safe Standards:

All candidates will be required to complete a Prohibition Declaration as part of the recruitment process. Our Service is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to keep children safe and comply with the Child Safe Standards.