**Role**: Trainee Educator
**Centre**: Goodstart Newtown
**Pay**: $16.55 - $24.32 per hour + super + benefits
**Employment type**: We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available
Receive Fee Free Training* - Goodstart will cover your qualification enrolment fees
Earn excellent (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 career 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 protected 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
Why choose Goodstart?
Funded qualification - Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification*
Better pay - you will receive an above award pay rate between $24-26 per hour
Study time and career 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
How to apply
Supporting our people and protecting our children
- for eligible traineeship training contracts
**an Australian citizen or a person granted permanent residency, or a Current 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**: NEWTOWN, GEELONG || VIC || Australia (AU) || | || Certificate III - Children's Services or equiv || Full-Time
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