Job Description
We are seeking Trainee Certificate III Educators to join our professional team on a permanent contract of 24 hours per week. You will undertake a fully funded traineeship whilst completing a nationally accredited Certificate III in Education and Care. You will gain paid industry on-the-job experience in a professional environment, and work in a highly supportive setting with training, mentoring and guidance provided as part of a larger trainee cohort. These traineeships can lead to career progression and further training opportunities within Discovery Early Learning Centres, such as progressing towards a diploma and building a career pathway to senior leadership roles.
We welcome applicants of all ages, whether you're starting your first career, looking for a career change or returning to the workforce. School-based traineeship may be considered. This pathway enables students to gain workplace experience one day per week while completing Years 11 and 12 part-time.
Duties:
* Assist in the implementation of daily care routines
* Learn to observe children and identify individual needs, interests, and developmental progress




* Work collaboratively with other educators to learn how to coordinate activities
* Commit to completing all study requirements per your study plan
You must have:
* Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration - or willingness to obtain
* Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours
Discovery is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation-wide culture of child safety as well as a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.
About the Candidate
2. Your experience in a team environment
3. Your capacity to undertake a Certificate III qualification, which is mainly self-driven learning through theory and practical application
Work Environment
* Flexible rosters & optional accrued time off
* On-the-job coaching & professional development
* Annual uniform allowance
* Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing
* Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee

📌 Early Childhood Educator Trainee Program (Hobart)
🏢 Discovery Nz
📍 Hobart