Employee Benefits
At Only About Children, our team of over 2,000 people provide high-quality early years education and care to over 8,000 families nationally. Discover why so many people choose a career with us.
We believe our people are worth more. Whether that be more pay & benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition and more development – we empower you to thrive professionally & personally and in turn deliver on the best outcomes for children and families in our care.
More Pay
- Sector leading above Award pay with a commitment to review annually
- Minimum 5% for all educator roles
- Minimum 10%+ for all leadership roles
- 50% discount on employee childcare and grandchild care fees at any of our campuses
- Loyalty recognition via recognition vouchers
More Benefits
- Employee Retail Discount Program that will save you money including:
- Discounted in-store and online vouchers from 100s of retailers, including Myer, Apple, JB Hi-Fi, Woolworths and Coles, typically between 5% and 10%
- Over 500 online cashback offers in travel, fashion, insurance, fuel, mobile and more
- 18 weeks Government Parental Leave Pay while you care for your new child
More Wellbeing
- 2 Wellbeing Days per year, allowing you to recharge when needed
- 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
- Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) to support the ongoing mental health and wellbeing of our people
- Access to 10 days paid Family & Domestic Violence with additional support via EAP
More Development
- Support to deliver a world-class play-based learning GROW Curriculum with access to a network of Education and Health experts
- 100% paid Education Assistance Programs for all qualification levels plus paid study leave
- 100% paid Traineeship Program with a commitment to full time employment
- Paid Professional Development leave for all ECTs, allowing you to grow and develop
- Access to online and face-to-face development programs including Leadership Development programs
- Ability for career growth, internal promotions & transfer options across our 80+ campuses nationally. Plus, opportunities to work in the Support Office
More Recognition
- National Annual Excellence Award program to recognise the achievements of individuals and teams
- Loyalty Recognition Program for tenure of service from 1+ years
- Employee portal supporting Manager and Peer to Peer recognition
- Many opportunities to recognise and celebrate aligned to our Heart Principles
At Only About Children - You Are Worth More
Only About Children is more than childcare, it’s a place to grow your career, and grown I have! During my 8 years at Only About Children, not only have I been provided with ample opportunities to learn and develop, I have also had incredible career growth. This has seen me journey into many roles, starting as a Casual Educator, to now HR Business Partner. Only About Children has kept me engaged, motivated and inspired!
