Early Childhood Trainee Cert III (Full-time)

Certificate III Traineeship – Early Childhood Education

Bunya Early Childhood Centre | Winmalee, Blue Mountains

Full-time | 18-Month Traineeship | Earn While You Learn

Start a career that makes a difference.

Looking for a career where you can learn, grow and make a real impact every day?

Connect Children and Families is offering an exciting opportunity to complete a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care while gaining valuable, hands-on experience at Bunya Early Childhood Centre in Winmalee.

Whether you’re a school leaver, changing careers, returning to the workforce, or simply passionate about working with children, this traineeship is the perfect place to begin.

No previous experience is required; we’ll provide the training, mentoring and support you need to succeed.

About Us

Connect Children and Families is a not-for-profit organisation supporting children, families and communities across the Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Hawkesbury and Western Sydney.

At Bunya Early Childhood Centre, we provide high-quality education and care in a warm, welcoming and inclusive environment. Following our recent expansion, we’re excited to welcome a new trainee to our team.

Located in Winmalee, we’re surrounded by the beautiful Blue Mountains and are just 20 minutes from Penrith.

About the Role

As a trainee, you’ll work alongside experienced educators while completing your nationally recognised Certificate III qualification.

You’ll gain practical experience in:

• Supporting children’s learning, development and wellbeing

• Creating engaging, play-based learning experiences

• Building positive relationships with children, families and colleagues

• Working as part of a supportive and collaborative team

• Maintaining safe, inclusive and welcoming learning environments

You’ll be supported throughout your traineeship by experienced educators and dedicated Practice Mentors who are invested in your success.

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is passionate about working with children

• Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn

• Enjoys working as part of a team

• Communicates well and builds positive relationships

• Is reliable, motivated and committed to completing their studies

Why Join Connect?

When you join Connect, you’re joining an organisation that genuinely invests in its people.

We offer:

• 15% above the Award rate

• Earn while you learn with paid, on-the-job training

• Ongoing mentoring and support throughout your traineeship

• Professional development and career progression opportunities

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• Additional paid wellbeing leave

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• A supportive, inclusive and values-driven workplace

• The opportunity to build a meaningful career making a difference in children’s lives

Many of our trainees continue their careers with Connect in permanent educator roles and go on to complete further qualifications.

Our Values

Everything we do is guided by our values:

We tune in. We connect. We are kind.

These values shape how we work together, support our communities and help children thrive.

Child Safety & Inclusion

Connect Children and Families is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of every child. We are proud to be a Child Safe organisation and have a zero-tolerance approach to child abuse.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and identities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and people living with disability.

Apply Today

If you’re ready to start a rewarding career in early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you.

Join a team where you’ll be supported to learn, grow and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.