Childcare Traineeship – Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
Bright Blooms are currently looking for a motivated and caring Trainee Educator to join their childcare team in St Leonards. This is a great opportunity to start your career in Early Childhood Education while studying towards your Certificate III qualification — and get paid to do it.
No experience required – just a positive attitude, willingness to learn, and a passion for working with children.
Get paid to learn, with your qualification fully funded
- Earn while you learn – you're employed from day one and paid a wage while you train on the job.
- Free nationally recognised qualification – your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care (CHC30121) is fully funded under the NSW Government's Smart and Skilled fee-free traineeship initiative. No course fees for eligible new entrant trainees.*
- Government incentive payment for you – early childhood education is a priority occupation, so as a trainee you may be eligible to receive up to $2,500 in Australian Government incentive payments, paid directly to you over the course of your traineeship.*
About the Role
- Full-time traineeship position
- Study towards a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care
- Work alongside experienced educators in a supportive environment
- Assist in providing a safe, caring, and engaging environment for children
Requirements
- Genuine interest in working with children
- Reliable, punctual, and motivated
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Willingness to study and complete traineeship requirements
- Current Working With Children Check (WWCC) or willing to obtain before commencement
- Current First Aid/CPR (preferred but not essential)
- Current police check or willing to obtain before commencement
- Must be able to work shifts between the hours of 07:00am - 6:00pm
Eligibility
- Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a Humanitarian Visa
- Unfortunately, visa holders are not eligible for this position
- Fee-free funding applies to eligible new entrant trainees; eligibility is confirmed at enrolment
What We Offer
- Supportive and friendly team environment
- Close proximity to St Leonards train station
- On-the-job training and mentoring
- Paid study time and hands-on experience
- Career growth opportunities within the childcare industry — your Certificate III is a pathway to the Diploma and beyond
To apply, please send your CV to [email protected] or call 0421 587 140.
*Eligibility criteria apply. Fee-free training and government incentive payments are subject to NSW and Australian Government program rules and confirmed at enrolment.
Pay: $22.00 – $23.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
