Trainee

Guardian Childcare & Education; Sydney; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Financial benefits including childcare discounts

Flexible work options

Paid first aid courses

Discounted corporate offers through WHEREFIT

Job summary

A leading education provider in Sydney is inviting applicants for the Trainee role in Early Childhood Education. This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience while studying for a Certificate III in Children’s Services. You will be supported by experienced professionals and enjoy benefits like competitive salary, childcare discounts, and more. Apply now to kickstart your career!

Qualifications

• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
• Willing to commit to a 12-month traineeship program.
• Willing to obtain a Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with children and families.
• Assist in providing a safe, stimulating environment.
• Prepare play and learning materials.

Skills

Genuine interest in Early Childhood Education

Ability to build and maintain relationships

Commitment to traineeship program

Education

Australian citizenship or permanent residency

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Trainee role at Guardian Childcare & Education.

Your calling starts here. Are you passionate about early childhood education? Brave enough to dive right in and start learning from day one? Join Guardian Barangaroo as a Trainee, and you will be part of the program working with dedicated, professional early childhood education professionals who provide amazing learning experiences in a safe and secure environment.

The Opportunity

As a part of our Trainee program, you will gain on the job experience whilst studying. We pay for the course, and you will receive an hourly rate for all hours worked. Upon completing the Traineeship, you will be issued a nationally recognised Certificate III in Children’s services. The Centre Manager, your team members and the program assessor will provide you with regular support. You will also enjoy:

• Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with children, families and fellow educators and the broader centre community
• Assisting in providing a safe and stimulating environment that meets the social, cultural, emotional, and educational needs of the children and families
• Preparing the children’s play and learning materials for the day’s activities. Then in collaboration with your peers, extend children’s thinking and learning through intentional teaching strategies, inspiring environments and spontaneous play experiences.

To Be Considered For a Traineeship, You Will

• Have a genuine interest in a long-term career within Early Childhood Education
• Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Be willing to commit to a 12-month traineeship program
• Be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check or state equivalent

Benefits

• Be part of the amazing journey supporting children to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning
• Get a career head start through formal and practical training and mentoring from highly skilled and experienced professionals
• Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments for children and Teams
• Enjoy a competitive salary and financial benefits, including attractive remuneration packages, generous childcare discounts, recognition and rewards, and an employee referral program
• Flexible work options
• WHEREFIT – 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more
• Paid first aid courses and renewals

The Centre

Located in Tower 1, Barangaroo is a 108 place centre rated exceeding in the National Quality Standard. The custom built, open plan centre is only a short walk from Wynyard Train Station. Our Sydney Flagship centre has a range of exciting, resource-rich environments, including a natural indoor/outdoor space, wet dry creek, bark pit, climbing structures and a range of age-specific ateliers. The team of passionate Educators enjoy taking the Children out and about on weekly excursions to maintain the great connections with the surrounding community.

Apply now. So, what are you waiting for? To start your career, apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress. We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection. At Guardian Childcare & Education, children’s safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards. If needed, some expectations may be adjusted for those who have not been in employment for long.