Are you ready to start your career in Early Childhood Education and Care.

About Discovery Early Learning Centres:

We are a Tasmanian family-owned and operated organisation with extensive experience in providing high-quality education and care programs for children from birth to twelve years of age, across Tasmania. Consistently recognised across the state as Exceeding National Quality Standards, ensuring the highest level of education and care for every child.

We offer Long Day Care, Preschool programs and Outside School Hours Care including, Before School, After School and Vacation Care. We understand every family has different needs and, with this in mind, we offer care on a full-time or part-time basis. Occasional care and casual care are available where a vacancy exists.

Our Services:

We provide services in New Town, Glenorchy, Bridgewater, Lauderdale, and Sorell.

The Role:

We are seeking Trainee Certificate III Educators to join our professional team on a permanent contract of 24 hours per week. You will undertake a fully funded traineeship whilst completing a nationally accredited Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, whilst gaining paid industry on the job experience in a professional environment. You will work in a highly supportive environment with training, mentoring and guidance provided as part of a larger trainee cohort. These traineeships have the ability to lead to career progression and further training opportunities within Discovery Early Learning Centres, such as progressing towards a diploma and building a career pathway to senior leadership roles.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Current employment class, Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable Persons Registration or the ability to obtain.

Regular availability and flexibility to work a range of shifts during our opening hours.

Discovery Early Learning Centres is a Child Safe Organisation and is committed to an organisation wide culture of child safety with a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.

Why Join Us?

Flexible rosters and optional accrued time off.

On-the-job training and professional development

Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee

Collaborate with a supportive organisation committed to quality and innovation in early childhood education

Enjoy competitive remuneration and opportunities for ongoing career growth

Annual uniform allowance

Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing

How to apply?

To be considered for this position, please click apply now and provide:

A resume – including your most recent school results

A cover letter detailing your interest in joining the education and care sector along with your experience in a team environment. Your capacity to undertake a Certificate III qualification, which is mainly self-driven learning through theory and practical application

Further information can be found at our website: https://discoveryelc.com.au/careers

Applications will close on the 17 October 2025., however please note shortlisting will commence as applicants are received and the position may be filled prior to this date. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Interviews will be occurring across the state in the week commencing the 10 November 2025 with successful candidates being offered trial shifts in late November.

If you have any queries regarding the Discovery traineeship program, please contact Jann Williams, our Manager, Innovation, Strategic Direction during business hours by phone on 0427 569 707 or via email at [email protected]

Discovery is a Tasmanian ‘Employer of Choice’ and is renowned for enabling individuals to fulfil their career and life goals. As an equal-opportunity employer, Discovery is proud of our inclusive and diverse work environments and is committed to inclusive practices that support Reconciliation, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and who are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.