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 Isa••••••••••••@charter.edu.au or call 04•• ••• 140.  

*Eligibility criteria apply. Fee-free training and government incentive payments are subject to NSW and Australian Government program rules and confirmed at enrolment.