Kickstart Your Career in Early Childhood Education with Us!

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and ready to embark on a fulfilling journey in Early Childhood Education? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity for you!

At Rise & Shine Kindergartens, we believe that our people are the heart of our success. We are thrilled to offer a Full-Time Certificate III - Early Childhood Traineeship at our Maroochy River 2 Centre.

As a trainee, you’ll benefit from exceptional resources, mentorship, state-of-the-art facilities, and endless opportunities for long-term career development. Our people define our history and shape our future—and we want you to be part of that story.

We’re a proud, family-owned and operated organisation, driven by innovation, work-life balance, and a genuine commitment to nurturing children’s learning, supporting families, and building strong community connections.

Why Choose Us?
🌟 7-11.5% Above Award Pay
🌟 Paid Day Off During Your Birthday Week
🌟 Earn Your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care – Completely FREE!
🌟 Balance Work & Play with Our Rewards & Lifestyle Package
🌟 Study Time Provided & Flexible Hours to Suit Your Life
🌟 Access to ORBIT – Our Industry-Leading STEM Learning Hub
🌟 Mentorship from Expert Coaches & Career Growth Opportunities
🌟 Friendly, Family-Like Team Culture
🌟 Leadership from an Experienced ECT Director
🌟 On-Site Parking & Exceptional Technology

At Rise & Shine, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a community, and we pride ourselves on promoting from within. With us, you’ll have all the resources and support to kickstart a rewarding career, where every day brings new opportunities to inspire young minds.

Who Are We Looking For?

Must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident

Available to work full-time

School leavers are encouraged to apply

Passionate and dedicated—Early Childhood Education is rewarding but requires heart and commitment

Ready to Join the Rise & Shine Family?

Call our friendly Talent Acquisition team for a quick chat: 0426 760 084

Hit APPLY to submit your application

Take a virtual tour of our centres:

Check out our amazing ORBIT STEM Learning Hub:

Take a virtual tour of our centres: https://www.riseandshine.edu.au/locations/
Check out our amazing ORBIT STEM Learning Hub: https://www.riseandshine.edu.au/orbit/

We can’t wait to hear from you and help you launch an amazing career in Early Childhood Education!

Our Service is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. We understand our responsibilities and statutory duty of care to keep children safe and comply with the Child Safe Standards.