EVERYTHING THAT MATTERS… IN YOUR CAREER

From rewards and recognition, training and development to career progression… if it matters to you… it matters to us!

As an early education provider, our focus is creating experiences that develop, challenge, interest, nurture and grow children in our care – and we believe in the same philosophy for all our valued team members.

Established in 2009, Young Academics has become Sydney’s fastest growing early learning brand, with over 30 centres across NSW and thousands of children in our care. We are the perfect place to start or progress your career in this rewarding sector.

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WHY CHOOSE A CAREER WITH YOUNG ACADEMICS?

 

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT YOUNG ACADEMICS
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    Two Wellness Days per year
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    Flexible hours and arrangements to achieve a great work-life balance
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    Employee childcare discount—
    • Enjoy a 30% discount on your CCS gap during your first year of employment, with the potential to increase up to 95% based on your position and tenure
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    Above Award Rates:
    • Cooks receive a minimum 2% above award rates
    • Educators receive a minimum 2% above award rates
    • ECTs receive a minimum 5.8% above award rates
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    Development, training, succession, and career opportunities
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    Scholarship program for Educators enrolling into an Early Childhood Degree
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    Rostered days off*
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    Loyalty Bonuses starting from one year of service
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    Recognition programs including gift cards and on the spot bonuses!
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    External mentoring and coaching
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    Access to online learning resources and other professional development
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    Bonus $500 payment each time you successfully refer great talent

*Centre Managers and Early Childhood Teachers

A ROLE FOR YOU

Young Academics offer a variety of roles across Sydney, including; Area and Centre Managers, Early Childhood Teachers, Educators, Traineeships, Centre Cooks, Corporate & Support Functions, Quality Curriculum & Educational Excellence roles and more. View current open positions here:

Child Safety Matters

At Young Academics, children’s safety and wellbeing is at the centre of everything we do. We commit to having employees who are informed and prioritise child safety. All our thoughts, values and actions lead to providing a safe environment where children’s rights, needs, interests and voices underpin our decision making.

Current Opportunities &
expressing your interest

Young Academics is constantly expanding our network of early learning centres across Sydney and beyond, and with that expansion comes a lot of opportunities and positions

If a suitable role isn’t available currently, or you’re interested in joining us in a location we haven’t opened yet, please register your interest, and someone from the Young Academics team will be in touch once a position becomes available.

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