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Early Childhood Educator Traineeship

Y Careers
Menzies, QLD
A$23.35 p/h + superannuation
Education & Training → Childcare & Outside School Hours Care
Full-time
On-site

Posted 11 days ago


Ready for work that’s meaningful? Join Y Careers as an Early Childhood Educator Trainee and work different!

This isn’t your average job. You’ll be learning on the job, earning great pay, and making a real impact with our awesome employer partner, Gro Early Learning.

OUR EMPLOYER PARTNER

Gro Early Learning provides a nurturing and dynamic environment for children aged 6 weeks to school age, offering flexible, tailored learning journeys. Their high quality spaces inspire curiosity, exploration, and hands-on learning, fostering essential life skills through play and discovery. With a dedicated team of educators, Gro Early Learning cultivates each child's potential in a fun, creative, and supportive setting.

THE PERKS

  • Great pay $23.35/hour + super
  • Full-time work for 18 months, with weekends off and paid annual/sick leave
  • FREE Certificate III in Early Childhood Education—no student loans here!
  • Paid study time each week to smash out your qualification
  • Your own Career Coach to support and guide you
  • Access our Digital Care platform, Sonder for free 24/7 support because your safety and wellbeing matter

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

  • Assist in planning and delivering engaging, age appropriate activities that support children's learning, creativity, and development
  • Support safe outdoor play and exploration, encouraging physical activity and overall wellbeing
  • Create a warm, inclusive space where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged to develop social and emotional skills
  • Assist with daily routines, including mealtimes and rest periods
  • Observe and document children's learning and development, sharing insights with families
  • Ensure safety guidelines are being met, and environments are hazard-free

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone aged 18-26* who is an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident and:

  • Is enthusiastic
  • Has empathy and emotional intelligence
  • Is a reliable team player
  • Has strong communication skills
  • Is creative and adaptable

Sound like you?

ABOUT US

Y Careers is a social enterprise helping young people kickstart meaningful careers.

These are our values and what we stand for;

BOLD: We like to stand out from the crowd.
INNOVATIVE: We come up with new ideas to support young people.
INCLUSIVE: We make sure everyone feels welcome and valued.
REAL: We do what we say we'll do.

Join our traineeship program and WORK DIFFERENT.

At Y Careers, we believe in creating opportunities for young people to build rewarding careers. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, let us know - we’re here to support you!

*This role is part of a Commonwealth-exempt employment program under the Age Discrimination Act 2004, aimed at improving employment opportunities for young people aged 18-26.

Apply today and take your first step into a meaningful career in care!


About Y Careers

Forestville, NSW, Australia

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