At a Glance
- Tasks: Support children’s growth while learning alongside experienced educators.
- Company: Join Mother Duck Childcare, a trusted name in Early Childhood Education since 1990.
- Benefits: Paid training, fully funded qualifications, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy team celebrations and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while kickstarting your career.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just bring your passion for working with kids!
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Have you thought about a career working with children? Maybe you’ve recently finished school, are looking for a career change, or have always loved the idea of working with children but don’t yet have an Early Childhood qualification. At Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten Lawnton, we believe that passion, kindness and a genuine interest in children are a great place to start. The skills and qualifications can be learned — and we’ll support you along the way.
We are looking for a Trainee Early Childhood Educator to join our Lawnton team and begin their career in Early Childhood Education and Care. This is a paid, entry-level position where you will work alongside experienced educators while completing your Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care.
Why begin your career with Mother Duck? Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten has been part of the Brisbane and Moreton Bay community since 1990. For us, becoming an educator is about much more than completing a qualification. You will learn alongside experienced early childhood professionals who will support you to understand children, build strong relationships and develop the skills you need to become a confident educator. When you join Mother Duck, you’re not simply starting a job — you’re beginning a career pathway. Many people across Mother Duck have grown from Trainee Educators into qualified educators, leadership positions and other opportunities across our group.
Who are we looking for? This opportunity may be perfect for you if you are:
- A recent school leaver looking to begin your first career
- Considering a career change and wanting to work with children
- Warm, caring and genuinely interested in children
- Willing to learn, ask questions and accept guidance
- Reliable and ready to become part of a team
- Interested in completing a Certificate III while working
You do not need previous Early Childhood experience or qualifications. What matters most is your attitude, your willingness to learn and your commitment to putting children first.
What will you receive? As a Trainee Educator at Mother Duck Lawnton, you will receive paid employment while completing your Certificate III, together with mentoring and practical experience. Through our Enterprise Agreement, Mother Duck also provides a range of benefits above standard Award conditions, including:
- Well above Award wages
- Fully funded qualifications through our Traineeship pathways
- Uniforms provided plus an annual footwear allowance
- Mentoring and support from experienced Early Childhood professionals
- Blue Card renewal and First Aid/CPR costs reimbursed
- Discounted childcare fees for eligible employees with children attending our service
- Extensive professional development and training opportunities
- Career development opportunities across the Mother Duck group
- Team celebrations, professional events and social opportunities throughout the year
- Free 24/7 TELUS Health Employee Assistance Program supporting your wellbeing and mental health
Your future could start at Lawnton. Early Childhood Education is a career where the work you do matters. Every day you will have opportunities to help children feel safe and secure, develop relationships, discover new things and build the foundations for their future. You won’t be expected to know everything when you start. We will teach you, mentor you and help you grow.
If you’re ready to learn and would love a career where you can make a difference in children’s lives, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now by sending us your resume and a short introduction telling us why you would like to work with children.
Learn more about Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten at www.motherduck.com.au
Child Safety Commitment: Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten is committed to being a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing and dignity of every child and embed the Queensland Child Safe Standards into our leadership, culture, policies and daily practice. All team members share responsibility for creating environments where children feel safe, respected and heard, and where concerns are taken seriously and responded to appropriately.
Paid Trainee ECE in Brisbane employer: Mother Duck
At Mother Duck Childcare & Kindergarten Lawnton, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer dedicated to nurturing the next generation of educators. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through comprehensive mentoring and fully funded qualifications, ensuring that every Trainee Early Childhood Educator can thrive in their career journey. With a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and a range of benefits, including competitive wages and discounted childcare fees, joining our team means becoming part of a community that values passion, kindness, and the importance of making a difference in children's lives.
