Trainee educator

Busy Bees at New Lambton

Busy Bees at New Lambton features beautifully designed open plan rooms and a spacious outdoor setting that promote opportunities for sustained shared thinking, discovery, interactions, spontaneity and collaborative learning. This service is conveniently located in the heart of New Lambton and is and 86-place service.

Our Hive is looking for a dedicated and passionate candidate who is looking to begin their journey in the Early Childhood Education Industry as a Trainee Educator (Diploma). Are you interested in studying while working at a leading childcare service and gaining invaluable knowledge and experience from a wonderful & supportive Management team? Then this is the opportunity for you!

As a registered trainee, you'll benefit from on-the-job training, and we're committed to assisting you in enrolling in an ACECQA approved qualification, Diploma.
The registration process is designed for your convenience, ensuring it is straightforward and well-organized, this allows you to smoothly transition into your new role and establish connections with children and families. Busy Bees Australia partner with highly reputable Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) to deliver your training material.

Key Benefits we offer for joining our Hive:

• No Cost or Partially funded ACECQA approved Qualification.

• Trainee support Payments

• Paid, scheduled study and training time.

• Above Award Wages.

• Full time or Part time Employment options.

• Career progression and educational pathways.

• Study while working and build your professional skills working as an Educator!

• A chance to showcase and build your leadership skills!

• Work with a supportive & inclusive team and Management in a leading Childcare Service!

• Continue improving your knowledge and skills with our Busy Bees training platform!

• Access to the Busy Bees' Employee Assistance Program!

• An opportunity to participate in our Global Talent Exchange Program!

• A chance to connect with and build a support network with leaders in the Early Childhood Industry across the nation!

For eligible persons support payments may apply, up to $5,000 over a two-year period for a full-time employee. All registered trainees receive paid study and training time. Free or subsidised course fees for eligible people may apply.

Essential Qualifications

• Completed Certificate III (CHC30113 or CHC30121) required for enrolment into Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care.

• Must be eligible to obtain or already possess a valid Working With Children Check.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Demonstrated interest in early childhood education and a commitment to professional learning and development.

• Basic verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with children, families, and colleagues.

• Ability to work collaboratively within a team of educators and contribute positively to the service environment.

• Punctuality and a sense of responsibility, recognizing the importance of consistency for children.

Desirable Skills and Knowledge

• Any prior experience with children, such as babysitting, coaching, or volunteering, can be beneficial, even if it's not in a formal educational setting.

• Some initial awareness of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) would be advantageous.

• Basic proficiency in using technology, as there might be software or apps used for documentation or communication in the service.

If you aren't an exact match still apply!

Apply Now!

Please submit your resume via the "Apply Now" button which will direct you to our internal application site. Please create an account to commence your application.

Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for a Traineeship with Busy Bees - Become a Trainee Educator (Diploma) and start making a positive impact on the lives of young children and their families.

You can also send your Resume/CV and Cover Letter directly to (mention the role and service location you are applying for) and if you have any further questions, contact us on .

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Why Work for Busy Bees?
If you’re passionate about early learning, Busy Bees is the place to be. Although we are part of a global organisation, our company was founded by three families looking for better, more enriching childcare. Three decades later, we still keep the same values at heart.

We know that we couldn’t do what we do without the important people in our teams. We invest in our people and work with them to build career pathways that inspire.