Overview
Role: Trainee Educator
Location: Eumundi, Sunshine Coast
Centre: Goodstart Eumundi
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay: To $28.68 p/hr + Super
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?
What you will do
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.
- Maintain a safe environment for children, families, and team members
- Comply with National Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements
- Build and maintain strong, positive relationships with children and families
- Actively contribute to the education program in the room and the centre team
- Support a culture of reflective practice and ongoing continuous improvement
- Contribute to a professional and positive work culture
Eligibility & Requirements
To be eligible for a Traineeship
- Must not hold a previous Certificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last 7 years (school-based certificates other than in childcare may still be eligible)
- 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 willingness to obtain one)
- Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and Rubella and Whooping Cough (Pertussis) (or willingness to receive)
- Willingness to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
- Permanent right to work in Australia
Why choose Goodstart?
- Fully funded qualification – Goodstart will fund your Certificate III qualification
- Better pay – above award pay rate of $23.80-$28.68 per hour
- Paid study time and professional development
- Wellbeing focus – two wellbeing days included in personal leave per year
- Option to purchase extra leave for greater work-life balance
- Fitness Passport – discounted access to gyms and pools for you and your family
- Retail and childcare discounts – up to 50% discount off childcare gap fees
- Uniform allowance and employee referral program
- Security and stability – Australia’s largest provider of early learning and care and a not-for-profit social enterprise
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 Wendy 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 protected 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.
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