Educator

About this role

Welcome to Only About Children Ferny hills!

At Only About Children Ferny Hills, we've created a warm and welcoming space where both children and educators thrive. From the moment you walk in, you'll feel right at home. Our friendly Director brings an infectious energy and a positive, supportive approach that will inspire you and help you grow.

Conveniently located just across from the train station and near local shops, our campus features five thoughtfully resourced learning environments, two spacious outdoor play areas, a huge climbing fort, and a secret learning garden — perfect for exploration and imagination.

Our passionate team is excited to welcome a like-minded Educator who values collaboration, joy in the everyday, and the impact we make in children's lives. If you're seeking a positive, team-oriented culture, you'll feel right at home here.

About the Role

We are currently looking for Qualified Educators who are passionate, nurturing, and excited to be part of a professional and caring team.

In this role, you'll:

• Collaborate with experienced Early Childhood professionals and receive ongoing support and mentoring

• Bring your strengths to the team while continuing to learn and grow

• Support and lead group times, interact meaningfully with children, and facilitate play-based learning

• Help children build independence, emotional resilience, and social skills through our interest-based OAC curriculum

At Only About Children, we live by our HEART principles and are committed to creating a culture where educators feel valued, supported, and inspired.

Because You Deserve More 

At Only About Children, we know that our people are at the heart of everything we do. That's why we offer more – more support, more rewards, and more opportunities to grow:

50% off childcare fees – because your family matters too
Above-award salary + annual pay reviews
Wellbeing Days – two extra days just for you
Option to purchase up to two additional weeks of annual leave
Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for wellbeing support
Retail discounts & online cashback offers – over 500 deals!
Loyalty rewards to celebrate your time with us
Flexible work options to help you balance life and career
Ongoing training and leadership programs to help you grow with us

WRP

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.

This payment is a well-deserved recognition of the dedication and expertise of our incredible educators. At the heart of everything we do is a belief that early childhood educators deserve to be valued, recognised, and supported—because You Are Worth More.

Safeguarding/Child Safety

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

If so apply here:

Click ‘apply now' and submit your application to Megan.schipp@oac.edu.au 

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.