Overview
Role: Trainee Educator
Location: 913 Wellington Street, STRATHFIELDSAYE, 3551, VIC
Centre: GoodstartStrathfieldsaye
Employment Type: Full time
Your Traineeship Program
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?
Why choose Goodstart
Fully funded qualification – Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification
Better pay – you will receive an above award pay rate
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
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
What you’ll do (Responsibilities)
- 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
What you’ll need (Qualifications and Eligibility)
- 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
- Positive 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)
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. We encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
Contact Our Talent Acquisition Partner on or email
Safety and Inclusion
We’re an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We’re committed to Reconciliation and creating a sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Safety is our priority and all candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.
*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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Posting Notes: STRATHFIELDSAYE, BENDIGO | VIC | Australia (AU) | No Early Childhood Qualification | Full-Time
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