Are you a passionate and dedicated educator or ready to begin your journey in early childhood education?

At Smarties Early Learning Centre, our well-established service in Narwee and are looking for enthusiastic Trainees, Certificate III, Diploma Qualified Educators to join our supportive, close-knit, and energetic team.

We are a supportive, close-knit and dynamic team with a strong commitment to providing high-quality education and care in an environment where children’s safety, wellbeing and best interests always come first.

About the Role

As an educator at Smarties, you will:

- Create warm, welcoming and nurturing learning environments where children feel protected, valued and inspired
- Take an active responsibility for protecting children from harm and promoting their safety, wellbeing and rights at all times
- Maintain appropriate supervision and follow all child-safe policies, procedures and reporting requirements
- Recognise, respond to and report any concerns relating to a child’s safety or wellbeing in accordance with your responsibilities
- Support and guide children's learning through meaningful and engaging play-based experiences
- Work collaboratively within a passionate and dedicated team that values connection and teamwork
- Build strong, respectful, and lasting relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Contribute to daily routines, programming and high-quality practices aligned with the EYLF, NQS and National Quality Framework
- Support a culture where children are listened to, respected and encouraged to participate in decisions that affect them
- Grow and develop your skills under the guidance of an experienced and supportive leadership team

Traineeships available We proudly support our trainees with hands-on experience,



mentorship and guidance while they complete their Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, with genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.

From the beginning of your traineeship, you will also be supported to understand your responsibilities in relation to child safety, supervision, mandatory reporting and creating safe environments for children.

About You

We're looking for educators who:

- Hold a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or an Early Childhood Degree (ACECQA approved) — or are eager to begin a traineeship
- Have a genuine passion for working with children and supporting their learning, development and wellbeing
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to child safety and child-safe practices
- Understand that every educator has a responsibility to protect children and promote their wellbeing
- Are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, respected, heard and valued
- Are strong team players with a positive and professional attitude
- Demonstrate a good understanding of the EYLF, NQS, and National Quality Framework (for qualified applicants)
- Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Are willing to speak up, report concerns and follow child protection and safeguarding procedures whenever required

You will also need:
- A current Working With Children Check
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma & Anaphylaxis training (or willingness to obtain)




- Availability to work full time
- A professional presentation and commitment to high personal hygiene standard
- A willingness to participate in ongoing child-safety, child-protection and professional development training

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Smarties Early Learning Centre is committed to the safety, wellbeing and protection of every child in our care. Child safety is everyone's responsibility. We are committed to maintaining a strong child-safe culture where children's rights are respected, their voices are heard and all reasonable steps are taken to protect them from harm.

We encourage applications from educators who share these values and demonstrate a genuine commitment to child-safe practices, professional conduct, appropriate boundaries, active supervision and protecting the wellbeing of children.

All applicants will be expected to meet relevant screening, qualification and child-safety requirements and demonstrate their suitability to work with children.

Why Join Smarties Early Learning Centre?

- A genuinely supportive, welcoming, and family-oriented team culture
- Ongoing professional development and clear career progression pathways
- Mentorship from an experienced and hands-on leadership team
- Strong child-safe policies, procedures and leadership support

- Uniform provided
- On-site parking

- Competitive and negotiable salary
- Opportunities across our Peakhurst and Narwee centres
- Be part of an exciting time of growth and join a team where you are truly valued

If you're ready to take the next step in your early childhood education career—or begin an exciting new one—we'd love to hear from you. ? Apply via SEEK or send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]

📌 Early Childhood Teachers, Diploma, Cert III Educators & Traineeships available (Narwee)
🏢 Smarties Early Learning Centre
📍 Narwee