Early Childhood Educator Trainee Program

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

About 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 Education and Care. You will gain paid industry on-the-job experience in a professional environment, and work in a highly supportive environment with training, mentoring and guidance provided as part of a larger trainee cohort. These traineeships can 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.

We welcome applicants of all ages, whether you’re starting your first career, looking for a career change or returning to the workforce. School-based traineeship may be considered. This pathway enables students to gain workplace experience one day per week while completing Years 11 and 12 part-time.

Duties:

• Assist in the implementation of daily care routines

• Learn to observe children and identify individual needs, interests, and developmental progress

• Work collaboratively with other educators to learn how to coordinate activities

• Commit to completing all study requirements per your study plan

You must have:

• Tasmanian Working with Vulnerable People Registration – or willingness to obtain

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

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

Benefits:

• Flexible rosters & optional accrued time off

• On-the-job coaching & professional development

• Annual uniform allowance

• Employee Assistance Program & focus on educator wellbeing

• Staff children in care discount - 50% off gap fee

How to apply:

Join our Traineeship program for 2027 where learning meets real-world experience.

To be considered for this position, please click Apply Now and provide:

• A resume – including your most recent school results

• A cover letter detailing:

1. Your interest in joining the education and care sector

2. Your experience in a team environment

3. 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 Sunday 13 September 2026; however, please note that shortlisting will commence as applications are received. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Interviews will take place across the state during the week commencing the 5th of October, with successful candidates offered trial shifts in the following weeks.

If you have any queries regarding the Discovery traineeship program, please contact Jann Williams, our Manager, Innovation, Strategic Direction, during business hours on 0427 569 *** or via email at ****@discoveryelc.com.au