Only About Children: Buderim

Only About Children Little Village Buderim is a 140 place campus located in the heart of Buderim Village, we are on a peaceful one-acre property with breathtaking views. At the heart of our campus is a charming colonial homestead, full of character and warmth, with seven cozy rooms where imagination and curiosity thrive.

At Only About Children, we believe every child deserves a voice in their learning journey. That's why our curriculum is built around child-led, play-based experiences that spark curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. Our enriching programs — including Active, Drama, Language, Music, and Sustainability — are thoughtfully woven into each day. They aren't just add-ons; they're part of the fabric of how we grow together.

The Opportunity

We're excited to welcome passionate and qualified Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs) to join our supportive and friendly team Full-time or Part-Time. If you have at least two years of full-time, post-accreditation experience and a genuine love for early education, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Be Doing

Designing and delivering engaging, holistic learning experiences tailored to each child's development
Keeping thoughtful, ongoing documentation of each child's progress and daily experiences
Contributing to the smooth daily flow — from preparing activities to supporting mealtimes
Upholding the highest standards in line with the National Quality Standards
Ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies
Mentoring and guiding fellow educators in their professional growth and development

Join a team where your passion is celebrated, your skills are valued, and your impact is meaningful — every single day.

You are worth more!

We are proud to offer our team members a range of benefits including flexible work options, competitive pay, discounted childcare fees, wellbeing leave, learning and development, service recognition and access to our Employee Assistance Program. Having fulfilled and happy team members with access to the latest resources, infrastructure and training programs deliver enormous benefits to our people and is a strong focus here at OAC.

• Wellbeing Leave: Enjoy two days of wellbeing leave each year, along with additional leave options
• Career Development: Opportunities to study your Diploma and explore internal career opporunities
• OAC Grow Curriculum: Tailored curriculum to support your practices
• Milestone Celebrations: Recognising your service at 1, 3, 5, 7, and 10+ years with special celebrations
• Ongoing Learning: Continuous access to online learning through our OAC Academy
• Competitive Compensation: Receive an above-award salary along with personalised development plans
• Childcare Discounts: Benefit from a 50% discount on childcare for parents and grandparents
• Employee Referral Bonus: Earn up to $2,500 for referring new employees (T&C apply)

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.

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

Apply today and make a real difference!

Click ‘apply now' and follow the prompts to submit your application or email [email protected]

Please visit www.oac.edu.au if you are interested in learning more about us.

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.