Educator

**Role**: Trainee Educator

**Location**: Wantirna South (Kulin nation)

**Centre**: Goodstart Wantirna South - Wallace Road

**Employment Type**: Fixed-Term Part-Time (30 hours/4 days per week)

**Pay**: $17.71 - $24.33 per hour

Receive Fee Free Training* - Goodstart will cover your qualifications and 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 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 Australia work rights
Strong communication skills
Good time management and organisation 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 minimum requirements

Why choose Goodstart?

Funded qualification - Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification*

Better pay - you will receive an above award pay rate between $17.71-$24.33 per hour
Study time and professional development

‍ ‍ Up to 50% discount off your childcare gap 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 an even greater work life balance

First Nations Support and Cultural Leave

Retail and childcare 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 are 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.
- 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 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.

**Posting Notes**: WANTIRNA SOUTH, MELBOURNE || VIC || Australia (AU) || | SF: LI || No Early Childhood Qualification || Part-Time