Trainee Educator

Location: Haberfield (Postcode 2045) NSW

Employment Type: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time – 38 hours per week

Pay: Up to $27.65 per hour plus Super

- Receive fee‑free training – Goodstart will cover your qualification enrolment fees

- Earn above award pay while working in our centres

- Opportunity for permanent employment upon completion of 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.

In addition, you must have:

- The willingness and motivation to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

- Good time management 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)

- 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 between $18.38 to $25.25 per hour

- 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

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.

We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team on 1800 222 543 or via email ldobson1@goodstart.org.au

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.

* for eligible traineeship training contracts

** an Australian citizen or a person granted permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen who entered Australia on a valid passport (the Australian Government requires that they have been a resident in Australia for more than 6 months). Visa Holders must be able to work and study in Australia and the duration of the traineeship must match the length of the Visa.

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