Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) Traineeship

Start Your Career in Early Childhood Education

Are you looking to begin a rewarding career working with children? Explore & Develop Terrigal is seeking an enthusiastic, motivated and reliable Trainee Educator to join our exceptional team while completing a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

This full-time traineeship offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining valuable hands‑on experience in an innovative, Exceeding-rated early learning service with the support of experienced educators and mentors.

About Us

Explore & Develop Terrigal is a Child Safe, Exceeding-rated early childhood education and care service, proudly providing exceptional education and care within a beautiful park‑like environment.

Our purpose‑built service features engaging, creative learning spaces across five age‑specific classrooms, caring for and educating up to 88 children each day. We believe children learn best through play, meaningful relationships and environments that inspire curiosity and discovery.

Led by an experienced, engaged and supportive Approved Provider and Leadership Team, we are committed to maintaining excellence across every aspect of the National Quality Framework. Our Exceeding rating reflects our strong culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, reflective practice and respectful relationships.

We pride ourselves on our welcoming team culture and are passionate about supporting educators to grow and build rewarding careers in early childhood education.

About the Role

As a Trainee Educator, you will:





- Learn alongside experienced Early Childhood Professionals.

- Complete a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.

- Build nurturing, respectful and responsive relationships with children and families.

- Support the implementation of engaging learning experiences based on children's interests.

- Assist with daily routines while maintaining a safe, clean and welcoming learning environment.

- Work collaboratively within a large professional team.

- Contribute to maintaining our Exceeding National Quality Standard practices.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

- Passionate about working with young children.

- Motivated to begin a career in Early Childhood Education and Care.

- Ready to learn, ask questions and embrace new experiences.

- Reliable, positive and committed to being part of a collaborative team.

- Dedicated to providing high-quality education and care.

- Committed to studying and successfully completing a Certificate III qualification.

Essential Requirements

- Current Working With Children Check (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement).

- Ability to undertake a full-time traineeship.

- Current references.





- A genuine passion for working with children.

- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

What We Offer

- Above Award wages.

- Eligible service for the Government Worker Retention Payment.

- Full-time position, Monday to Friday.

- Monthly rotating roster supporting work-life balance.

- A supportive, friendly and experienced team.

- Dedicated mentoring throughout your traineeship.

- Fully paid professional development and ongoing training.

- Paid First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis training.

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

- Uniform provided.

- Onsite parking.

- Closure over the Christmas and New Year period.

- Annual staff Christmas celebration and team recognition events.

- Genuine opportunities for ongoing employment and career progression upon completion of your traineeship.

Child Safe Selection Criteria

As part of our commitment to child safety and wellbeing, all applicants will be assessed against our Child Safe Recruitment Criteria. Successful candidates will demonstrate:

- A genuine commitment to child safety, wellbeing and the rights of children.

- Understanding of child protection responsibilities, including mandatory reporting obligations and skilled boundaries.

- The ability to build respectful, responsive and trusting relationships with children while supporting children's voices, agency and participation.

- Commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive and culturally responsive environment for all children and families.

- Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours whe

📌 Early Childhood Education (Australia)
🏢 Explore and Develop
📍 Australia