Early Childhood Traineeship

5 days ago

West Hoxton, New South Wales, Australia Little Zak's Academy Full time $40,000 - $60,000 per year

Kickstart Your Career in Early Childhood Education – Trainee Opportunity (West Hoxton)

Are you ready to begin your journey in Early Childhood Education? This is the perfect entry-level role — no prior experience required

At Little Zak's Academy, we're a family-run organisation passionate about providing children with a safe, nurturing and inspiring environment where they can learn and grow. Our dedicated team of educators share strong values, a vision for children's development, and a commitment to supporting families.

Our West Hoxton centre is looking for a motivated Trainee to join our growing team.

What's in it for you?

  • Study & earn – work full-time while completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education
  • Hands-on learning – gain experience across all age groups (0–5 years)
  • Guidance & support – work alongside a passionate, experienced team who will mentor you every step of the way
  • Amazing benefits, including:
  • Rotating rosters for a healthy work/life balance
  • Up to 50% staff childcare discounts
  • Extra leave – your birthday off + a wellbeing day each year
  • $1,000 referral bonuses
  • Ongoing professional development & career pathways (including ECT degrees, T&Cs apply)
  • Travel & study allowances (T&Cs apply)
  • Mentoring from our Leadership Team & full support from our Support Office
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Program

What we're looking for:

  • A current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • A positive, reliable and dedicated team player
  • A genuine passion for working with children and building a career in the sector

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak's is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak's, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.

Don't miss this chance to launch your career in Early Childhood Education

Apply now or contact our Recruitment Team on for more information.

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