Trainee Educators

Kick-start your career in Early Childhood Education. We're offering two paid traineeships where you'll earn while you learn, with study hours built into your week and wrap-around support to help you succeed.

Applicants must be 16+ years of age to meet traineeship eligibility requirements.

We'll help you enrol (or support your existing enrolment) and provide on-the-job learning across our Baby, Toddler and Kinder rooms.

Paid study time rostered each week to complete assessments and readings

One-to-one mentoring with experienced Educators and an Educational Leader

Flexible shifts that work around your training schedule

Support with your RTO (liaison, evidence collection, placement sign-offs)

Opportunities to progress into Certificate III → Diploma → ECT pathways

Warm, community-minded centre with supportive leadership and a strong wellbeing culture

What you'll do

Build positive, respectful relationships with children and families

Set up engaging play and learning experiences aligned with the EYLF & VEYLDF

Support routines (meals, rest, hygiene) and maintain a safe, inclusive environment

Reflect with your mentor and apply learning from your coursework on the floor

What you'll bring

A genuine passion for working with children and learning on the job

Reliability, teamwork and a growth mindset

Ability to balance work and study commitments

Desirable: First Aid/CPR (we can support you to obtain), experience with children (paid or volunteer)

Eligibility: You must have the right to work in Australia and be willing to obtain a Working With Children Check (VIC) and National Police Check. Traineeship eligibility criteria may apply per RTO/state funding rules.

About the traineeship

As a Trainee Educator, you'll be employed while completing a CHC30121 Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care with a registered training organisation (RTO). We'll help you enrol (or support your existing enrolment) and provide on-the-job learning across our Baby, Toddler and Kinder rooms.

What we offer

Award wages with paid study hours

Structured onboarding and an individual learning plan

Ongoing professional development and clear career pathways

Supportive, values-driven team in the heart of Camperdown, VIC

Questions? Contact Skye Hargreaves at or Submit your resume via seek.

We welcome applications from school leavers and career changers.

Banana Splits Childcare & Kindergarten is a Child Safe Organisation and an equal opportunity employer.