Empower Your Career. Join Only About Children
Only About Children Partnership with Goheadhunt
With over a decade of experience and 80+ campuses across Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, OAC delivers high‑quality early years education and care for over 8,000 families nationwide. Now, in partnership with Goheadhunt, we’re making it easier than ever for passionate Educators to join our community.
Current Roles
Childcare Educator
Join our team as an Educator and help create meaningful learning experiences that support each child’s growth, curiosity, and confidence. You’ll work alongside passionate colleagues in modern learning environments, supported by allied health specialists and a strong curriculum framework.
Why this role is special at Only About Children:
- Be part of a team that blends play, care, and learning to give every child the best start in life.
- Access state-of-the-art learning environments and resources that inspire curiosity every day.
- Flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle and personal commitments
- Collaborate with allied health specialists to deliver holistic education and care.
- Enjoy a workplace culture that values your ideas, supports your growth, and celebrates your wins.
- Benefit from 50% off childcare fees, two wellness leave days per year, and tailored professional development.
Essential requirements:
- Certificate III in Early Childhood Education (or higher)
- Current Working with Children Check
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Educational Leader
Lead, mentor, and inspire as an Educational Leader, guiding a team of educators to deliver a high-quality curriculum and engaging learning experiences. You’ll foster a collaborative environment that supports professional growth and ensures the best outcomes for children and families.
Why this role is special at Only About Children:
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of passionate educators.
- Shape and deliver an innovative curriculum that sparks joy and learning in every child.
- Flexible shifts that fit your lifestyle and personal commitments
- Make a real impact on children, families, and your colleagues every day.
- Be supported by OAC’s nationwide education network and professional development programs.
- Enjoy above-award pay, extra wellness leave, additional training days, discounted childcare for your own family, and retail offers at over 500 retailers.
Essential requirements:
- Bachelor in Early Childhood Education (or ACECQA-approved equivalent)
- Experience in early learning, ideally in a leadership or management role
- Strong knowledge of curriculum development and the EYLF
- Current Working with Children Check
- Strong communication skills to connect with families and teams.
Centre Directors
Step into a leadership role with impact as a Campus Director, managing operations across People, Quality, Growth, Safety, and Financial Performance. You’ll lead with purpose, supported by our 2025 Centre Director Training Program, and be empowered to run your campus like your own business.
Why this role is special at Only About Children:
- Lead your own campus with the backing of a trusted national network.
- Oversee operations across People, Quality, Growth, Safety, and Financial Performance.
- Shape a positive and high-performing culture that inspires your team and delights families.
- Access OAC’s 2025 Centre Director Training Program, ongoing leadership coaching, and pathways for career growth across 80+ campuses.
- Generous above-award salary + up to 10% performance bonus, plus exclusive 7 weeks’ leave for ECT-qualified leaders.
- Be the “CEO of your campus” with our 2025 Centre Director Training Program, national leadership opportunities, and wellbeing perks like two paid Wellbeing Days each year.
Essential requirements:
- Diploma or Bachelor-qualified in Early Childhood Education with proven leadership experience
- Strong operational, people management, and business skills
- Strong knowledge of EYLF v2.0 and National Quality Standards
- Current Working with Children Check
- Passion for high-quality education and community engagement
Locations
We’re hiring across Melbourne and Sydney, with multiple opportunities available now. Wherever you’re based, there’s an OAC opportunity waiting for you.
Melbourne, Victoria
Sydney, New South Wales
More Pay & Benefits
Above-award wages, generous childcare discount, retail vouchers, loyalty rewards
More Wellbeing
We offer early childhood professional development opportunities and an internal support network to assist you in getting to where you want to go.
More Development
Paid professional development, traineeships, study support, career growth programs
More Recognition
Recognition programs, annual excellence awards, peer-to-peer spotlighting
How Goheadhunt Works for You
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Create your Profile
Use our easy-to-fill digital form to build your eResume in a structured way.
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Specify your Job Preference
Tell us the job roles and locations you’d consider for your next career move.
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Attend our Virtual Interview
A simple, structured and easy-to-follow virtual interview tailored to your profile that lets your skills shine.
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Get Headhunted
Only About Children Talent Team looking for your skills and personality will find and connect with you.
Goheadhunt & Only About Children are committed to a clear, inclusive and transparent recruitment practices, providing everyone with an equal employment opportunity.
Join the Talent Pool
Only About Children is always on the lookout for passionate, driven educators and leaders.
Whether you’re looking to grow your career or step into a role with more autonomy and community, OAC is ready for you.