Trainee Educator
$62,275–$66,435 year
On-site · Traralgon, Victoria, Australia
Job Summary
Trainee Educator role at Goodstart Early Learning in Traralgon, focusing on supporting young children’s school readiness and contributing to the education program under the Centre Leadership Team. The position involves maintaining a safe environment, complying with National Quality Standards, building positive relationships with children and families, supporting a reflective practice culture, and pursuing a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care. The program includes fully funded qualifications, paid study time, and pathways to permanent employment upon successful study completion. Key duties include assisting with safety, program contribution, team collaboration, and ongoing professional development, with eligibility requiring willingness to study towards the Certificate III, right to work in Australia, strong communication, time management, teamwork, and compliance with immunisation and Working with Children checks. The role is a full-time, 18-month fixed-term traineeship based in the Goodstart centre in Traralgon, with an above-award pay rate and comprehensive staff benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for early years education
- Willingness to study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
- Permanent right to work in Australia
- Strong communication skills
- Good time management and organisational skills
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team
- Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one)
- Immunisation against Measles, Mumps and Rubella and Whooping Cough (or willingness to receive)
- Flexibility in availability
- Interest in early years education
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