Rising Star Child Care Trainee

Are you positive, reliable, and ready to build a career that makes a real difference?

Do children naturally connect with you? Are you someone who enjoys helping others, brings positive energy to a team, and wants to learn valuable skills while earning an income?

At QCE Child Care, we're looking for our next Rising Star Child Care Trainee to join our team and begin an exciting career in early childhood education.

No experience is required. We're looking for someone with the right attitude, a willingness to learn, and a genuine passion for supporting children's growth and development. We'll provide the training, mentoring, and support to help you become a confident and qualified educator.

Please note: This is a full-time traineeship position. Applicants must be available to work full-time hours and have the right to work in Australia without requiring current or future visa sponsorship. This position is only for those aged 18 years or over.

This is more than just a job.

You'll earn while you learn, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and develop practical skills that can lead to a rewarding long-term career in early childhood education.

You'll work alongside experienced educators in a supportive environment where you'll be encouraged to learn, grow, and achieve your goals.

Most importantly, you'll finish each day knowing you've helped children learn, grow, and thrive.

🌱 Support children's learning through play, exploration, and everyday experiences

🎨 Assist with creative activities, storytelling, music, outdoor play, and learning experiences

🤝 Build positive relationships with children, families, and team members

📚 Learn practical skills and knowledge while completing your qualification

Assist educators with daily routines including meals, rest times, transitions, and supervision

Help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where children can learn and thrive

Participate in centre events, celebrations, and community activities

You bring a great attitude to work each day and enjoy contributing to a positive team culture.

You don't need experience—we're looking for someone who is motivated, coachable, and excited to develop new skills.

You communicate well, enjoy working with others, and can build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.

You take pride in showing up, being dependable, and contributing positively to your team.

You genuinely enjoy supporting children's learning, development, and wellbeing.

• A positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

• A genuine interest in working with children

• Availability to work full-time hours

• The right to work in Australia without requiring current or future visa sponsorship

• Ability to obtain a Working With Children Check

• Willingness to obtain First Aid qualifications

• Commitment to completing your traineeship qualification

QCE Child Care is more than a child care service—we are a community of educators, families, and children working together to build strong foundations for lifelong learning.

Our Purpose: To provide Quality Care and Education

Our Mission: Educating the families of the future

Our Core Values: Honesty & Trust, Effective Communication, Professionalism, Teamwork, and Creating Safe Learning Environments

We are proud to be recognised as one of the Southern Highlands' most trusted providers of early childhood education, supporting both children and educators to thrive.

• Earn while you learn

• Gain a nationally recognised qualification

• Ongoing mentoring and professional development

• Career progression opportunities

• Organised systems and strong leadership support

• A supportive team culture where you'll feel valued

• No take-home work

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

Send us your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you'd be a great addition to our team.

If you're ready to start a meaningful career and become QCE Child Care's next Rising Star, we'd love to hear from you.

*****@qcechildcare.au