Ready For Your Second Act?

We believe our people are worth more. Whether that be more pay & benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition and more development. Discover where a career at Only About Children could take you!

Want a rewarding career with a real sense of purpose?

It’s never too late to switch careers or get back into early childhood education. There are so many great reasons to work in childcare:

  • A meaningful career, teaching & helping children
  • Develop heart-warming relationships
  • A chance to be an active & contributing member of the community
  • An opportunity to continue to learn & develop
  • Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle
  • Be part of a supportive, positive & inclusive environment

We have part-time, permanent and casual opportunities available at a campus near you in SydneyMelbourne or Brisbane. Or scroll down to explore our campus roles and see where a career at Only About Children could take you.

50% Discount On Employee Childcare & Grandchild Care Fees We offer our employees a 50% discount on their Only About Children childcare fees.^ Talk to our recruitment team to find out more.

Benefits Of Working At Only About Children

We believe our people are worth more. Whether that be more pay, more benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition and more development. This includes:

  • 50% employee child & grandchild care discount at any of our 80+ campuses in Melbourne, Sydney & Brisbane
  • Sector leading above Award salary & annual review
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • 100% paid Education Assistance Programs
  • Access to a network of Education & Health experts
  • 2 paid wellbeing days per year
  • Option to purchase up to 2 weeks additional leave per year
  • Retail discount program
  • Loyalty recognition via recognition vouchers
  • Plus more!

Employee Benefits

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Early Childhood Teacher

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Traineeships

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Casual Roles

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Careers articles

Charting a New Course: Jackie's Career Shift from Finance to Early Education
Charting a New Course: Jackie's Career Shift from Finance to Early Education Charting a New Course: Jackie's Career Shift from Finance to Early Education
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Charting a New Course: Jackie's Career Shift from Finance to Early Education

Join Jackie on her remarkable journey from finance to early childhood education, where her passion for children and families takes center stage. Explore the exciting world of possibilities in her inspiring career shift.
Miriam's Journey To Excellence
Miriam's Journey To Excellence Miriam's Journey To Excellence
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Miriam's Journey To Excellence

Miriam, OAC Educator from Fairlight 2, is absolutely thrilled to have been selected as a finalist for this year's Excellence Awards! Today she shares what it means to her to be a finalist and why she loves being an Educator.
From Trainee to Early Careers Manager, Meet Rosanne!
From Trainee to Early Careers Manager, Meet Rosanne! From Trainee to Early Careers Manager, Meet Rosanne!
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From Trainee to Early Careers Manager, Meet Rosanne!

Only About Children Early Careers Manager and OAC 2022 National Excellence Awards winner, Rosanne Grieco, explains how she went from being an early childhood trainee to supporting and managing other trainees and educators with their career goals and pathways.

We'd love you to join our team

Submit your details today and discover how a career at Only About Children offers you more!

We'd love you to join our team

Submit your details today and discover how a career at Only About Children offers you more!