Educator

About this role

Only About Children Cromer

Join our vibrant Cromer Campus, a purpose-built, two-level centre just minutes from local beaches and Cromer Park. With onsite parking and easy public transport access, our campus features six age-based learning spaces, four outdoor play areas (including a worm farm and veggie gardens), and strong community connections through local excursions and school visits. Enjoy the support of passionate educators, allied health specialists, and a focus on wellbeing with fresh meals and a Dietitian-designed menu—all in an inspiring, inclusive environment.

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate & experienced Educator to join our dynamic Cromer campus.

Key Duties:

• Lead the planning and implementation of the educational program which values a holistic view of each child's development
• Priorities the health and safety of all children on campus
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to other educators within the campus 
• Maintaining ongoing records of the children's development, program and daily information
• Assisting with daily campus operations and room tasks such as: activity preparation and mealtimes
• Assuring the high quality of services in consideration of the National Quality Standards as well as compliance with relevant Government Regulations

The Ideal Candidate:

• Cert III in Early Childcare
• A genuine passion for Early Childhood education and development
• A creative, supportive and cooperative team player
• Excellent written and verbal communication skill and interpersonal skills
• Current Working with Childrens Check
• Completion of First Aid and Child Protection Training highly regarded 

You Are Worth More

We believe our people are worth more. That means more pay & benefits, more wellbeing, more recognition, and more development - examples include:

• 50% discount for employee childcare fee
• Above award salary and annual review
• Two ‘Wellbeing Days' and option to purchase up to two weeks additional annual leave.
• 20 weeks Government Parental Leave Pay
• Access to 10 days paid Family & Domestic Violence support.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for ongoing mental health and wellbeing support
• Retail Discount Program including discounted online and instore vouchers and over 500 online cashback offers.
• Loyalty Recognition Program to reward tenure of service.
• Flexible working arrangements
• Commitment to leadership and development programs

Who We Are:

At Only About Children, Australia's leading childcare provider. We lay the groundwork for lifelong success and happiness. Our devoted team of educators fosters a nurturing space where children flourish and achieve their potential. Our early learning campuses cater to 0-6-year-olds, designed to spark growth, learning, and discovery. Our playgrounds and tools incorporate modern, interactive designs to guarantee a delightful experience for our children. We operate in 80 campuses across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Now is the perfect time to join a team that truly invests in its people.

How to Apply

Click ‘apply now' and submit your application or email emily.gledhill@oac.edu.au to discuss the opportunity further.

At Only About Children we have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion and we want you to bring your whole self to work. We welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community, particularly those who identify as Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander.

Only About Children is proud to share that our application for the Worker Retention Payment has been approved! This means our team members will receive an additional 10% on top of the award rate, plus an extra 5% from December 2025, funded by the Australian Federal Government until 30 November 2026. 

At Only About Children (OAC), every child's safety, wellbeing, and protection is our highest priority. We have an unwavering committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment where every child feels safe and valued.   All employees are required to hold a current Employee Working with Children Check before beginning employment. Additionally, throughout the recruitment process, we conduct thorough assessments to ensure the suitability of all candidates for working with children.