Trainee Educator

Role: Trainee Educator

Centre: Goodstart Hyde Park

Employment Type: Full-Time, 18 month - Fixed-Term

Pay: Up to $28.68 p/h

Receive Fee Free Training – Goodstart will cover all related RTO enrolment and training fees

Earn great 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 cannot hold a previous Certificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last 7 years. Applicants who have completed a school-based certificate other than in childcare will still be eligible.

In addition, you must have:

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

A permanent right to work in Australia

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)

Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and Rubella and Whooping Cough (Pertussis)(or be willing to receive)

Why choose Goodstart?

Fully funded qualification – Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification

Better pay – you will receive an above award pay rate - $20 - $28.68 per hour

Paid 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

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

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

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.

Have a question? Contact Salena from our Talent Acquisition Team on or via email

At Goodstart we are deeply committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For further information and support email

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.

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.