Childcare Trainee Educator Job Details

3 weeks ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

Role: Trainee Educator

Location: Narellan Vale

Centre: Goodstart Narellan

Employment Type : Full time | Fixed term 18 months | Monday - Friday

Pay: Up to $28.69 p/h

  • 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 when 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 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

To be eligible for a Traineeship you are not able to hold a previous Certificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last 7 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)

                    • Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and 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 – you will receive an above award pay rate - $23.80-$28.69 per hour

      • Paid study time and professional development - we offer a range of opportunities to grow your skills and your career

        • Wellbeing focus - you'll get two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

          • Additional leave - you'll have the option to purchase extra 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'll save money on insurance, travel and 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 of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise, we exist purely to improve the lives of Australia's children and their families

How to apply

Click 'Apply Now' and submit your application.

We review applications as they are submitted. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible for your best chance to progress to the next stage of the process.

Have a question? Contact Candice from our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email cnellies@goodstart.org.au

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We're an equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know that Goodstarters from diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We're also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of 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, neglect and harm. As a Child Safe Organisation, all of our candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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Posting Notes: NARELLAN VALE, SYDNEY||NSW || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time

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