A Rewarding Career
Whether you’re a school leaver, looking for a career change or returning to the workforce a traineeship in early childhood education may be the perfect career path for you. Early childhood qualifications and skills are for life. With an Only About Children traineeship you will not only gain skills and experience during practical, on-the-job training but you’ll also achieve a nationally recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education.
Childcare traineeships at Only About Children are between 12 – 18 months and yes, they are all paid. There is also a part-time (3 days per week) option. No experience required.
Hear It From Our Trainees
Supportive Study Options
✔️Two study options which include a self-paced online course, or face to face study at TAFE in a class with other Only About Children trainees.
✔️Full-time and Part-time options.
✔️Healthy work-study-life balance with flexible study, training and development options.
✔️Study time provided during work hours, plus 1 additional paid study day per year.
✔️Supportive environment. We understand the numerous different personalities, learning styles, strengths, and interests of our team members.
Career Pathway Opportunities
✔️Committed to providing exceptional opportunities for our team members to develop their careers and achieve their full potential.
✔️Access to dedicated trainee development sessions which complement our trainee’s standard Certificate III modules.
✔️Our trainees are guided and supported through regular career reviews, development plans and access to mentoring.
✔️We also offer ongoing financial support for employees wishing to pursue further studies from Certificate III, Diplomas to University degrees.
Includes All The Benefits Of Our Permanent Employees
Our Early Childhood Trainees can enjoy all of the perks and benefits of our permanent employees!
✔️50% discount on childcare fees at any of our campuses.
✔️20 days annual leave.
✔️Two additional paid days of leave per year as part of our wellbeing program.
✔️Employee Retail Discount Program that will save you money including in-store and online vouchers from hundreds of retailers.
✔️Option to purchase up to 2-weeks additional Annual Leave per year, giving you more time to do the things that are important to you
✔️18 weeks Government Parental Leave Pay while you care for your new child
✔️Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to support the ongoing mental health and wellbeing of our people
✔️Plus more!
State Of The Art Learning Environments
At Only About Children, our values are communicated through our environment, so with our purpose built campuses, we aim to engage the children’s senses and invite curiosity and discovery. Our Educators have the opportunity to draw on the latest resources, technology and facilities to deliver exceptional education and care.
Learn more about careers in Early Childhood from Cammeray Campus Director
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Charting a New Course: Jackie's Career Shift from Finance to Early Education
Join Jackie on her remarkable journey from finance to early childhood education, where her passion for children and families takes center stage. Explore the exciting world of possibilities in her inspiring career shift.
From Trainee to Early Careers Manager, Meet Rosanne!
Only About Children Early Careers Manager and OAC 2022 National Excellence Awards winner, Rosanne Grieco, explains how she went from being an early childhood trainee to supporting and managing other trainees and educators with their career goals and pathways.
