Guardian Childcare and Education Careers

Trainee

Full-time Permanent
Caringbah, NSW

Job no: 799357
Categories: Trainee
Posted: 17/11/2025 02:59 PM

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Your calling starts here…want to start your Early Childcare career as a Trainee….or a qualified Educator? This is the time to apply!
 
As a Trainee, you will be able to earn while you learn. You will be supported with formal and practical training to achieve your qualifications in early childhood education. As you do, you’ll be learning from highly skilled and experienced professionals who are constantly seeking to innovate how we deliver teaching and learning programs.
 
And if you are applying as an Educator, we support you in any step of your career

Benefits with us include:

  • Be part of the amazing journey supporting children to be brave, curious, and imaginative in their learning.
  • Get a career head start through formal and practical training and mentoring from highly skilled and experienced professionals.
  • Work in high-quality, well-resourced environments for children and Teams.
  • Get an additional bonus on top pf your pay!
  • Be full time with us!
  • WHEREFIT – 2,000 discounted corporate offers at up to 50% off for gyms, studios, activewear, healthy meals, beauty and more…
  • Paid first aid courses and renewals

The Centre
Guardian Caringbah is a centre who has a Family Choice Award and is located in 105 Cawarra Road, Caringbah!  Our Centre has free onsite parking available at ground level, as well as street parking available in front of the Centre.  The centre is next door to CIVIC Centre and down the road from Caringbah North Public School. Our Centre is like a big family, where your colleagues are always here to help and support you.

The Opportunity (if you applying as a Trainee):
As a part of our Trainee program, you will gain on the job experience whilst studying. We pay for the course, and you will receive an hourly rate for all hours worked. Upon completing the Traineeship, you will be issued a nationally recognised Certificate III in Children’s services.

The Centre Manager, your team members and the program assessor will provide you with regular support. You will also enjoy;

  • Building and maintaining meaningful relationships with children, families and fellow educators and the broader centre community
  • Assisting in providing a safe and stimulating environment that meets the social, cultural, emotional, and educational needs of the children and families
  • Preparing the children’s play and learning materials for the day’s activities. Then in collaboration with your peers, extend children’s thinking and learning through intentional teaching strategies, inspiring environments and spontaneous play experiences.

To be considered for a Traineeship, you will:
 

  • Have a genuine interest in a long-term career within Early Childhood Education
  • Be an Australian citizen or permanent resident
  • Be willing to commit to an 18-month traineeship program
  • Be willing to obtain a Working with Children Check or state equivalent.

 The Opportunity (if you applying as an Educator):
As an Educator, you will work alongside with other Educators as well and you team. you will need to hold or will be working towards an ACECQA recognised qualification in Early Childcare.

Both roles require a WWCC Employee card for NSW state.


Apply now
So, what are you waiting for? To start your career, apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.
 
Referrals
We offer referrals for Guardian employees so join us and bring a friend to refer and earn. For more details, visit: guardian.edu.au/careers/refer-your-friends
 
Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.
We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.
The safety and wellbeing of children will always be our top priority, Guardian Childcare & Education has a zero tolerance for any form of child abuse or harm.

So, what are you waiting for?
Take the leap and apply now to join Guardian Childcare & Education.

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