Trainee Educator

Goodstart Early Learning; Ballina Shire Council; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded qualification

Better pay

Paid study time

Wellbeing days

Additional leave

Fitness passport

Childcare discounts

Uniform allowance

Employee referral

Job security

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning in Lennox Head, NSW invites applications for a full-time Trainee Educator fixed-term role (18 months), working toward a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care while gaining hands-on experience in a supportive centre environment.

The program includes paid study time, fully funded qualification development, and a pathway to permanent employment upon completion. Strong communication, teamwork, and flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Willingness and motivation to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
• Permanent right to work in Australia
• Strong communication skills
• Good time-management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Flexible availability
• Interest in early years education
• Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one)
• Certificate of completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training (via Geccko platform)
• Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Pertussis (or be willing to receive)

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a safe environment for children, families, and team members
• Complying with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart policies, procedures and requirements
• Building and maintaining strong, 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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Time-management

Organisational skills

Enthusiasm and a positive attitude

Flexible availability

Teamwork

Motivation to study towards Cert III

Education

Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Job description

Role: Trainee Educator

Location: Lennox Head, NSW

Centre: Goodstart Lennox Head

Employment Type: Full Time / Fixed Term (18 months)

Pay: $31.36 per hour + super + discounts

• Receive fee‑free training – Goodstart will cover all related RTO enrolment and training fees
• Earn great pay and experience while working in our centres
• Have the opportunity for permanent employment upon completion of study

Traineeship Program at Goodstart Early Learning

As a Trainee Educator, you will be dedicated to giving children the best possible start to their school journey, with support from the Centre Leadership Team, teachers, and educators to build your career while working towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care.

Your Impact

As a Trainee Educator at Goodstart, you will be dedicated to giving children the best possible start to their school journey, with support from the Centre Leadership Team, teachers, and educators to build your career while 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 with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart policies, procedures and requirements
• Building and maintaining strong, 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

Eligibility

To be eligible for a traineeship, you must not hold a previous Certificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last seven years. Applicants who have completed a school‑based certificate other than in childcare will still be eligible.

In Addition, You Must Have

• The willingness and motivation to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
• A permanent right to work in Australia
• Strong communication skills
• Good time‑management and organisational skills
• Ability to work well individually and as part of a team
• Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Flexible availability
• Interest in early years education
• Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one)
• Certificate of completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed via Geccko platform
• Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Whooping Cough (Pertussis) – or be willing to receive

Why Choose Goodstart?

• Fully funded qualification – Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification
• Better pay – above award pay rate
• Paid study time and professional development opportunities to grow your skills and career
• Wellbeing focus – two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year
• Additional leave – option to purchase extra leave for 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 – up to 50% discount off childcare gap fees and savings on insurance, travel and technology
• Uniform allowance and employee referral program
• Security and stability – as Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care in a not‑for‑profit social enterprise

Equality and Inclusion

We’re an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We prioritise safety and culture and require a valid Working with Children Check and the National Child Safety Foundation Training certification from all candidates.