Start Your Early Childhood Career at Papilio Currumbin Waters

Ready to turn your passion for working with children into a rewarding career?

At Papilio Currumbin Waters, we're excited to offer a pathway into the early childhood sector through Affinity Education's Trainee Educator Program . This unique opportunity allows you to gain valuable hands-on experience in a supportive childcare centre while studying towards your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care .

If you're looking to earn while you learn, develop meaningful skills, and build a long-term career in a growing industry, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Trainee Educator, you'll learn alongside experienced educators and become an important part of our centre team. You'll:

- Support educators in creating engaging learning experiences for children
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues
- Gain practical skills while studying towards your qualification
- Be guided by experienced mentors and development coaches
- Grow your confidence and knowledge every day as you progress towards becoming a qualified educator

About You

We're looking for enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about making a difference in children's lives and are ready to begin their learning journey.

You’ll need:

- A current Working with Children Check (or the ability to obtain one)
- Reliable transport to and from the centre
- A willingness to undertake a Certificate III Traineeship through the Affinity Learning Academy
- A positive attitude and eagerness to learn

Why Choose Affinity Education?

At Affinity,



our mission is simple: to realise the potential in everyone . We believe in supporting our people to learn, grow, and thrive, no matter where they are in their career journey.

When you join Affinity, you'll enjoy:

- Earn while you learn with a nationally recognised qualification
- Access to the Affinity Learning Academy , offering pathways from Certificate III through to Diploma and Leadership programs
- Mentoring from experienced educators and industry-leading development coaches
- Career opportunities across a national network of more than 220 centres
- A fixed-term employment prospect with Australia's fastest-growing childcare provider
- Minimum 15 hours per week
- 50% discount on childcare gap fees from your first day
- 30% discount on Goodlife Health Clubs and Fitness First memberships
- Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
- Scholarship pathways to further studies, including Diploma and Bachelor qualifications
- A workplace where 80% of promotions are filled internally

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Affinity Education is a Child Safe Organisation, and the safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority. We are committed to creating environments where children feel safe, supported, respected, and valued.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse and harm and actively promote a culture where child safety is everyone's responsibility.

Please note: Applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen, or hold Australian Permanent Residency, to be eligible for this traineeship opportunity.

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