Trainee Educator

**Role**: Trainee Educator, 17 years of age and above

**Location**: Peak Crossing (Mununjali land)

**Centre**: Goodstart Peak Crossing

**Employment Type**: Full time hour in the Kindergarten Room

Receive Fee Free Training* - Goodstart will cover your qualification enrolment fees

Earn great (above award) pay and experience while working in our centres

Have the opportunity for permanent employment when you complete your study

As a Trainee Educator at Goodstart, you'll play a crucial role in giving children the best possible start in life. With the support of your Centre Leadership Team, Teachers, and fellow Educators, you'll be empowered to grow and succeed 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

To be eligible for a Traineeship you must hold appropriate work rights**
Talk to us today about your eligibility requirements

**In addition, you must have**:
The willingness and motivation to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

Appropriate Australian work rights

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)

Ability to meet our immunisation requirements

Why choose Goodstart?

Funded qualification - Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification*

Better pay - you will receive an above award pay rate

Study time and professional development

Up to 50% discount off your childcare fees and up to 6 weeks paid parental leave

Two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year

Free annual flu shot (optional)

Option to purchase extra leave for even greater work life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Retail discounts on insurance, travel and technology

Uniform allowance and employee referral program

How to apply

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.

**Posting Notes**: PEAK CROSSING || QLD || Australia (AU) || | || No Early Childhood Qualification || Full-Time