Trainee Educator

2 days ago


Geelong, Australia Goodstart Early Learning Full time

**Role**: Trainee Educator

**Centre**: Goodstart Newtown

**Pay**: $16.55 - $24.32 per hour + super + benefits

**Employment type**: We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available

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

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 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 between $24-26 per hour

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

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

Supporting our people and protecting our children
- 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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**Posting Notes**: NEWTOWN, GEELONG || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time


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