Trainee Educator

We are excited to offer a 12-month Certificate III Early Education traineeship at our Thornlands service.. Your traineeship will see you learn on the job whilst being mentored and supported by our nominated training college. At completion of your traineeship, you will have achieved a nationally accredited qualification enabling you to work in Long Day Care and Preschool centres. This is a great opportunity to join a fantastic team and grow your career with a leader in the early childhood sector where children truly are at the heart of decision making.

🎓 What’s GenerationU? As a Story House trainee, you’ll be part of our GenerationU program, created just for learners like you! You’ll receive hands-on support, access to peer networks, regular check-ins, and the guidance of a dedicated Story House mentor to help you succeed every step of the way.

We Value You

🧩Exceptional training in the theoretical and practical elements of the Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care qualification.

🧩People centric, health and wellbeing initiatives inc FREE First Aid, CPR and Flu Vaccinations.

🧩Culturally inclusive uniforms provided.

🧩Service-Based Celebrations and recognition program.

🧩YOUR PAY YOUR WAY - Track, Grow and access to same-day pay with our financial wellbeing provider, Humanforce Thrive.

🧩Discounts to 100’s of major retailers.

🧩On-Demand Learning Library with access 90+ courses, including exclusive ECA training.

🧩75% Staff Childcare Discount*.

🧩Access to Sonder our 24/7 safety and wellbeing service.

🧩Enjoy a Chef-Cooked Lunch on us.

🧩Continuous feedback model with regular check-ins from your manager to always know the ‘word on the street’.

🧩and more.....

Government incentives may be available Eligible trainees may be able to access government support payments and allowances during their traineeship. Eligibility and payment amounts are determined by the Australian Government and may change over time.

For the most up-to-date information, we recommend speaking with an Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) provider or visiting the Australian Apprenticeships website.

Our Commitment to Child Safety

Story House Early Learning is committed to child safety. We want children to be safe, happy and empowered and are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children.

As an Early Childhood Educator, you play an important role in creating safe, inclusive and nurturing environments where children feel valued, respected and protected.

We are committed to child safe principles and embedding the Child Safe Standards across our services. We encourage applications from candidates who share our commitment to child safety, inclusion and respectful relationships with children and families.

All applicants will be subject to child safety screening, including Working with Children Checks and reference checks.

Story House Early Learning is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment, providing mutual respect for all employees.

At Story House, we prioritise the safety and wellbeing of our community, which is why we are committed to the Child Safe Standards and have Safety as one of our values.

*CCS eligible care