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Location: 7 Gladswood Drive, Highfields, 4352, QLD

Centre: Goodstart Highfields

Employment Type : Fixed-Term, Full time, 38 hours pwe week

Receive Fee Free Training – Goodstart will cover all related RTO enrolment and training fees

Earn great 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 professional 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 safe environment for children, families, and team members

Complying withNational Quality Standards (NQS) and Goodstart Policies, Procedures and Requirements

Building andmaintainingstrong, 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 skilled and positive work culture





To be eligible for a Traineeship youare not able toholda previousCertificate or Diploma qualification completed outside of secondary school in the last 7 years. Applicants who have completed a school-based certificateother than in childcare will still be eligible.

In addition, you must have:

The willingness and motivation to study towards aCertificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

A permanent right to work in Australia

Good timemanagement and organisational skills

Ability to work well individually and as part of a team

Enthusiasm and a positive attitude

Interest in early years education

Working with Children Check (or be willing to obtain one)

Certificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform

Proof of immunisation against Measles, Mumps and RubellaandWhooping Cough (Pertussis)(or be willing to receive)

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’llget two wellbeing days included in your personal leave per year





Additionalleave -you’llhave theoptiontopurchaseextra leave for even greater work life balance

Fitness Passport - access to gyms and pools for you and your family at a heavily discounted price

Retail and childcare discounts -you’llsave money on insurance,traveland 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 ofearly learning and care and a not-for-profitsocial enterprise, we exist purely to improvethe lives of Australia’s children and their families

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 [email protected]

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We’rean equal opportunity employer that is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environment. We know thatGoodstartersfrom diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow.We’realso deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People fica strong senseof belonging and connection.

Safety is our priority and we will take any action necessary to ensure that all children can feel safe and be safe, and are safeguarded from abuse,neglectand harm. As a Child Safe Organisation,allofour candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children checkalong withCertificate of Completion for the National Child Safety Foundation Training, completed viaGecckoplatform.

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📌 Trainee Educator (Highfields)
🏢 Goodstart Early Learning
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