We're Hiring!

🌈 Trainee Educator | Thomastown

✨ Start your Journey. Grow your future. ✨

Journey Early Learning is looking for an enthusiastic and curious Trainee Educator to join our supportive, collaborative team. This is the perfect place to begin your career — where you’re encouraged to learn, grow and make a meaningful difference every day.

🌱 About the Centre

Join a team where every connection matters. 💛

At Journey Early Learning Thomastown, you'll be part of a welcoming 80-place, two-level centre where quality education and children always come first. Our experienced, close-knit team has built a positive and supportive culture founded on respect, understanding, and genuine relationships.

With long-standing educators, strong partnerships with families, and a diverse community, you'll be joining a centre where everyone feels valued and supported. Children enjoy a nurturing learning environment, including a dedicated Nursery garden and regular excursions to local parks and cafés, helping them connect with their community through meaningful experiences.

If you're looking for a collaborative team that values positivity, celebrates diversity, and is passionate about making a difference every day, Thomastown is the perfect place to grow your career. 🌿

About the Role 📚

This permanent part‑time opportunity (Mon–Fri) supports you while you complete your qualification. You’ll learn from experienced educators and help create safe, engaging environments for children.

You’ll be involved in:
✨ Supporting daily routines and learning experiences
✨ Building warm, trusting relationships
✨ Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment
✨ Participating in training and team collaboration
✨ Bringing curiosity, creativity and joy into every day

Why Journey? 💛

Our four EVP pillars guide everything we do:
Trust & Belief | Support & Wellbeing | Growth & Development | Passion & Possibilities

You’ll enjoy:

• Educator Workers Retention Payment (paid weekly!)
• Anniversary Gifts
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Mental Health First Aid & EAP
• Retail & lifestyle discounts
• Excursions & community involvement
• A team that supports your learning, wellbeing and future

About You 🌱

You’re eager to learn, proactive and passionate about working with children. You bring:

💛 A genuine love for early childhood

🤗 Strong communication and teamwork skills

🌟 A positive, collaborative mindset

🎨 Creativity and curiosity

📘 Commitment to your studies

🪪 A current Paid Working with Children Check

At Journey, you’ll find more than a role — you’ll find a place where you’re supported to grow, trusted to make a difference, and encouraged to explore your passion and possibilities.

👉 If this sounds like you, apply now — your Journey begins here.