Are you ready to take the first step in your early childhood educator career?

As a trainee, you will work alongside experienced educators to gain confidence and put theory into practice. You will attend a Gowrie class in Docklands (Melbourne) one day a week to complete your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, and we will find you paid work at an early learning service close to your home for the rest of the week.

• Next course intake commences 22 April 2025
  
• Our traineeship program provides real-world experience to ensure your success
  
• Join a growing sector in high demand with potential for career growth
  
• Above Award/Traineeship wages ($26.75 per hour plus super and benefits)
  

Why Gowrie Victoria?

We’re specialists in training educators and delivering professional learning to the early childhood sector. Our face-to-face classes are small, and our traineeship program provides real-world experience to ensure you’re ready for work.

The Victorian early childhood sector is growing and there’s no better time to join a sector that is in high demand with potential for career growth. This program is supported by the Victorian Department of Education’s Early Childhood Tertiary Partnerships Program.

To be eligible for the program you must:

• Be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or holder of a valid Humanitarian Visa
  
• Have a current Working with Children Check or willingness to obtain one
  
• Be motivated to work and study at the same time
  

For more information go to gowrievictoria.org.au > Study with Gowrie > Early Childhood Traineeship

Ready to become a trainee and start your new career?

Our next team of trainees start on 22 April 2025.

Please click on the 'Apply' or 'I'm Interested' button which will take you to our Careers Hub where you can submit your CV and contact details.

Gowrie Victoria is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3900).

Gowrie Victoria is an equal opportunity employer and a child safe organisation and you can view our commitment to child safety on our website.