Temporary agency staffing versus permanent employment in early childhood: comparing the real costs
Compare agency and permanent educators to understand costs, continuity, retention and which workforce strategy best supports your service’s future growth.
Early Childhood Educator tax deductions: Tips for the 2025–26 tax year
Discover common work-related tax deductions for Early Childhood Educators, Teachers and Centre Directors, including study, uniforms, technology and more.
Australia’s early childhood wage increase: why leadership decisions now determine cost control
Australia’s early childhood wage increase is now locked in. How organisations respond is not. For Approved Providers, Board members and senior leaders, this is no longer a policy conversation. It is a commercial one. The decisions made now will determine whether wage reform becomes a manageable structural adjustment — or a compounding cost risk. What […]
How to get early childhood education jobs in 2026: 7 practical tips
Written for educators navigating real hiring decisions in early childhood education and care If you are wondering how to get early childhood education jobs in a competitive market, the answer is rarely about doing more. It is about making your experience, professional judgment, and values visible in ways hiring teams can assess quickly and confidently. […]
Early childhood educator salary guide (Australia) — award, VECTEA and pay explained
This guide explains early childhood educator salaries in Australia, how awards and VECTEA shape pay, and how to talk about salary with confidence. Learn how classification works, why services pay differently, and what to ask in interviews to make sure you are being paid correctly.
Staffing strategies that exceeding-rated services keep secret
An effective early childhood recruitment strategy is becoming critical as workforce shortages, burnout, and safety concerns continue to shape the sector in 2026 Chronic educator shortages, workforce burnout, and even childcare safety are making national headlines. But amidst the noise, one thing stands out: exceeding-rated services consistently do recruitment differently. They are not just filling […]
10 benefits of working with an early childhood recruiter
In Early Childhood Education and Care, a job is never “just a job”. It is your energy, your values, your nervous system, your sense of purpose — and the people you spend 40 hours a week with. That is why great educators do not just look for a role… they look for the right service. […]
How long does it take to hire an early childhood educator in Australia?
Time to hire in early childhood education varies widely across Australia. This article explores typical timelines, what causes delays, and how services can reduce hiring time without compromising quality.