Trainee Educator

**Role**: Trainee Educator

**Location**: Bentleigh East

**Centre**: Goodstart Bentleigh East - McKinnon Road

**Employment Type**: Fixed-Term Full-Time (38 Hours Per Week)

**Pay**: $17 - $24 Per Hour

Receive Fee-Free Training*- Goodstart will cover all related RTO enrolment and training 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

**About Goodstart Bentleigh East - McKinnon Road**:
Centre Director with nearly 20 years of industry experience who has been a Goodstarter for 10 years
A new modern yet home-like, naturally inspired, and spacious centre
Currently expanding the team of Educators to meet the demands of the community
Located in a quiet residential area close to public transport, shops, restaurants, and parks

✨Meet the Team at Bentleigh East - McKinnon Road - click here to watch a video introducing some of the team at our centre and 12 reasons why you should join us

Why choose Goodstart?

Fully funded qualification - Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification
Better pay - you will receive an above award pay rate $17.71 - $24.33 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 well-being days included in your personal leave per year
Additional leave - you’ll have the option to purchase extra leave for an 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

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.
- 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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