Are you looking to begin your career in the Early Childhood Education and Care sector?

Do you have a permanent work visa with the ability to work full time?

If YES, we might have the perfect role for you!

Trainee Educator role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to study a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care whilst putting theory into practice working at some of our beautiful campuses in NSW, including:

• Enmore
• Neutral Bay
• Mosman

The study will be fully funded and organised by Only About Children, providing an excellent pathway into the Early Childhood Education sector with future career development opportunities and ongoing mentoring available.

You will work as part of a collaborative team, gaining hands-on experience with the guidance of experienced Early Childhood professionals while bringing your unique strengths to the role.

• Trainees are given time to study, a mentor and the chance to learn on the job and practice / experience setting up experiences for children.
• You will learn about age appropriate activities for children as well as how to keep them safe in line with child protection
• You will supervise and interact with the children as well as supporting / leading group times and facilitating opportunities for children to learn through play.

Why Only About Children?

Only About Children are owned by a reputable Early childhood provider called Bright Horizons so you will be joining an organisation with a global footprint and opportunities for you to work in the US and UK!

With over 80 campuses nationally, a well-developed internal network and OAC Hub intranet, you will have access to ample career development opportunities at your finger tips!

Our philosophy is built around our HEART principles: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.

At OAC, we are committed to initiatives which support our team and sector more broadly. With this, we are applying to participate in the Federal Governments ECEC Worker Retention Payment Program which will see an additional 10% allowance be paid on top of the current national award rate in the first year.

Benefits, Wellbeing, Recognition & Career development:

• Internal career development opportunities available for OAC employees.
• Support from OAC network: Director mentorship, Education team, Operations Leaders and OSO functions eg HR, marketing and payroll
• 50% discount for employee childcare fee
• Above award salary and annual review
• Up to $2500 employee referral reward scheme
• Vouchers to recognise and celebrate your hard work
• Two ‘Wellbeing Days' and option to purchase up to two weeks additional annual leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support
• Retail Discount Program including discounted online and instore vouchers and over 500 online cashback offers

Apply here:

Click ‘apply now' and submit your application at [email protected].

At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

Only About Children is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment where children's safety, wellbeing, and rights are respected. We have a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse and are dedicated to safeguarding children from harm. All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.