Kickstart your career with a Certificate III Traineeship

Why Choose a Traineeship at Goodstart?

• Earn while you learn: Gain practical experience in a supportive environment, all while getting paid.
• Tailored learning and mentorship: A Senior Educator or Early Childhood Teacher will support your learning journey.
• Flexible and supportive environment: We offer both full-time and part-time traineeships, allowing you to balance your work, study, and personal commitments. 
• Pathways for growth: Once you complete your Certificate III, you’ll have the opportunity for a permanent role and will be able to explore further qualifications and career pathways within Goodstart.
• Be part of a bigger purpose: We’re for children, not for profit, so we’re committed to providing high-quality early learning and care to give every child the best start in life.

What to expect?

• Comprehensive induction: We’ll ensure you feel welcomed and prepared from day one with a thorough induction process.
• On-the-job learning: Develop your skills in a real-world environment, working with children, families, and experienced educators.
• Support every step of the way: We offer a range of internal and external supports, including mentoring, professional development, and a dedicated Trainee Playbook to guide you.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for a Traineeship at Goodstart, you must be an Australian citizen, a person granted permanent residency, or a New Zealand citizen who entered Australia on a valid passport. The Australian Government requires that New Zealand citizens have been residents in Australia for more than six months. If you are a Visa holder, you must be able to work and study in Australia, and the duration of the Traineeship must match the length of your Visa.

To participate in our Traineeship program, you will be required to:

• Enrol in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education funded by Goodstart (eligibility criteria applies)
• Commit to an 18-month fixed-term contract
• Be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week (apart from school-based Trainees)
• Complete a 6-week ‘out of ratio’ induction period with dedicated off-the-floor time
• Commit to completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care

What you'll need to get started

Before beginning your Traineeship journey, make sure you have the following documents ready:

• A Working with Children clearance relevant to your state requirements
• A full Australian Birth Certificate or Passport AND a form of photo ID
• Your resume
• Evidence of immunisation against whooping cough, measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR)

Ready to start your journey?

To join our Traineeship program, you will need to enrol in the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education & Care through one of Goodstart's preferred training providers, with funding provided by Goodstart (eligibility criteria applies).

If you’re ready to start your career in early childhood education, you can view our current advertised Trainee Educator vacancies here. 

If you can’t find a role near you, then we encourage you to reach out to your local Goodstart centre directly. Each Goodstart centre is unique, and their capacity to accommodate Traineeships may vary.

Find the contact details for your local centre on our Find a centre page.