You’re The Difference
At Only About Children (OAC), everything starts with one simple truth: You’re The Difference.
Every day, your work shapes how children grow, how families thrive, and how our teams succeed.
What This Means for You
At OAC, the heart of everything we do comes down to one thing: YOU.
The way you care.
The way you show up.
The way you change a child’s or a family’s day, often without even realising it.
Whether you’re in a campus room, a kitchen, on the floor connecting with families, or supporting our teams behind the scenes, the experience of our children, families and colleagues is shaped by you.
Purpose
With us, you’re part of something much bigger than any single role or job title.
We are shaping the future of early learning and family support. We are influencing how children grow, how families thrive, and how educators are valued. And the impact is visible.
You see it in a child’s confidence, a parent’s relief, a team member’s growth and a campuses success.
You’ll be able to say: I made that difference.
Reward
We believe recognition matters. When people feel valued, acknowledged and rewarded for their contributions, they’re empowered to focus on what they do best.
What this looks like:
- Above award pay and worker retention payment.
- Paid Parental Leave Program.
- Childcare discounts (up to 50%), plus salary sacrifice options to buy a car.
- Everyday savings through OAC Rewards (groceries, retail and more).
- Recognition programs: Thank You & Excellence awards (daily, monthly, quarterly, annual).
- Loyalty milestone recognition at 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 years of service and every 5 years thereafter.
- Refer a Friend Program.
Development
From day one you’ll be supported with your career journey. You will be issued with a professional development passport to help track your continual professional development journey, guided by our specialist Education and Learning & Development teams.
What this looks like:
- Access to L&D programs and Professional Development (PD) including CPR & First Aid, GROW Curriculum, Nurture Inspire Program, and Soundbite sessions with subject matter experts.
- Professional development leave to maintain ECT (Early Childhood Teacher) proficiency.
- Education Assistance Program (including financial contributions towards qualifications and/or paid study leave).
- 100% paid Traineeship Program with a commitment to fulltime employment.
- Career advice to plan your next step, with opportunities to transfer across campuses or into the Support Office.
Wellbeing
At OAC, your wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do. We know that supporting your physical, mental, and emotional health is essential for you to be the best version of yourself and to thrive – at work and beyond; And that’s what we want for you.
What this looks like:
- Two Wellbeing Days each year.
- Option to purchase up to two weeks’ additional Annual Leave per year.
- Flexible working arrangements that suit your lifestyle.
- 24/7 access to TELUS Health EAP (app, phone, web or in person).
- The Resilience Project and a digital wellbeing hub (Move, Munch, Mindfulness, Money).
- Biosymm video triage for specialist recovery support from any workplace injuries.
- A culture that embraces who you are and what you bring.
Keen To Join Our Talent Community?
Get in touch today to learn more about what OAC life is like.
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