Trainee Educator

Goodstart Early Learning; Australia; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fee Free Training

Paid study time

Wellbeing days

Uniform allowance

Fitness Passport

Discounts

Employee referrals

Job security

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning is offering a Traineeship Program for aspiring Educators in Australia. You will study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care while contributing to centre teams and daily activities with children.

The program supports professional development, hands-on experience, and provides pathways to permanent employment after study completion. Applicants must have permanent work rights and good organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Willingness to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.
• Permanent right to work in Australia.
• Good timemanagement and organisational skills.
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members.
• Building and maintaining strong, positive relationships with children and families.
• Actively contributing to the education program in the room and the centre team.
• Complying with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart policies.
• Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement.
• Working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Willingness to study

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

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Employment Type:Full Time - 38 Hours per week

Pay:$31.36 per hour + Super

• ReceiveFee Free Training– Goodstart will cover all related RTO enrolment and training fees
• Earn greatpay and experiencewhile working in our centres
• Have the opportunity forpermanent employmentwhen you complete your study

Traineeship Program at Goodstart Early Learning

Are you interested in building an exciting career that has a positive impact on Australian children? Do you want to join a team that continuously invests in your professional development and supports you to enjoy life outside of work?

Your Impact

As a Trainee Educator at Goodstart, you will be dedicated to giving children the best possible start to their school journey. With the support of your Centre Leadership Team, Teachers, and Educators, you will be empowered to forge your career whilst working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.

You will achieve this by:

• Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members
• Complying withNational Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements
• Building andmaintainingstrong, positive relationships with children and families
• Actively contributing to the education program in the room and the centre team
• Supporting a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
• Contributing to a professional and positive work culture

To be eligible for a Traineeship youare not able toholda previousCertificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last 7 years. Applicants who have completed a school-based certificateother than in childcare will still be eligible.

In addition, you must have:

• The willingness and motivation to study towards aCertificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
• A permanent right to work in Australia
• Good timemanagement and organisational skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Interest in early years education
• Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one)
• Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and RubellaandWhooping Cough (Pertussis)(or be willing to receive)

Why choose Goodstart?

• Fully funded qualification – Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification
• Better pay – you will receive an above award pay rate
• Paid study time and professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career
• Wellbeing focus -you’llget two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additionalleave -you’llhave theoptiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance
• Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price
• Retail and childcare discounts -you’llsave money on insurance,traveland technology, and get up to 50% discount off your childcare gap fees
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Security and stability - as Australia’s largest provider ofearly learning and care and a not-for-profitsocial enterprise, we exist purely to improvethe lives of Australia’s children and their families
  

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support [e-mail]

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.We’realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People fica strong senseof belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,allofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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