Paid ECE Traineeship: Learn & Earn Certificate III

Kidz Childcare Group; Nowra; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

90% childcare discounts for staff

Modern facilities and resources

Supportive team and growth mindset

Paid study time and mentoring

Job summary

Kidz Childcare Group is offering a paid, full-time traineeship in Nowra where you’ll earn wages while completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. No prior childcare experience required; learn on the job from experienced educators and through a supported training pathway.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, with structured, paid study time and mentoring to help you progress toward a nationally recognised qualification. Traineeships typically run 12 to 18 months.

Qualifications

• Genuine love of working with children aged 0–5.
• Reliable, warm, patient, and strong work ethic.
• Willingness to learn and take feedback.
• Current NSW WWCC or willingness to obtain one.
• Willingness to complete First Aid including CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis.
• Right to work in Australia and eligible for Australian Apprenticeship.
• Commitment to completing the Certificate III.

Responsibilities

• Support experienced educators to deliver a play-based, EYLF-aligned program.
• Build trusting relationships with each child and help learning through play.
• Assist with daily routines—meals, nappy changes, rest time, indoor/outdoor play.
• Maintain a safe, clean, welcoming learning environment.
• Write observations and contribute to learning documentation.
• Communicate warmly with children, families and colleagues.
• Complete Certificate III studies with paid study time and mentoring.

Skills

Love of children

Reliability

Willingness to learn

WWCC compliance

First Aid CPR training

Education

Traineeship in ECE

Job description

Kidz Childcare Group is offering a paid, full-time traineeship in Nowra where you’ll earn wages while completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care. No prior childcare experience required; learn on the job from experienced educators and through a supported training pathway.

You’ll work Monday to Friday, with structured, paid study time and mentoring to help you progress toward a nationally recognised qualification. Traineeships typically run 12 to 18 months.