Insights from inside the sector.
Practical advice for careers and hiring in Early Years and OSHC: interviews, pay, retention, compliance changes and where the sector is heading.
Children's Services Award Changes 2026 and What Providers Need to Know
The Early Childhood Education and Care sector has been calling for greater recognition of educators for years, and now we're seeing one of the most...
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Everything Childcare Providers and Educators Need to Know About the New National Early Childhood Worker Register
Australia’s early childhood sector is on the brink of a major change that will affect recruitment, compliance, workforce data and most importantly,...
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How to Reduce Staff Turnover in Early Childhood Services
Staff turnover remains one of the biggest challenges in Early Childhood Education. Constantly recruiting, training, and onboarding new educators drains...
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Early Childhood Teacher Pathways
Exploring Your Future as an Early Childhood Teacher: Career Pathways & Salary Benchmarks Are you considering a career as an Early Childhood Teacher...
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The New Recruitment Landscape
The recruitment landscape is shifting rapidly. We are seeing an abundance of both candidates and job opportunities, making it a highly competitive and...
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Child Protection and Mandatory Reporting
Working in education and childcare is a deeply rewarding experience, often shaping the lives of children and young people for...
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Recruitment Trends in Early Childhood for 2025
The recruitment landscape in early childhood education has undergone significant shifts in recent years, reflecting broader societal, economic, and...
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How To Recruit In Early Years Education
Currently, on Seek.com, there are 2,570 Early Years positions being advertised. Keep in mind, that this is only a fraction of the total vacancies...
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Why is it good to work in childcare?
Working in Early Childhood and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) is more than just a job; it’s a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of...
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What Does a Recruitment Agency Do?
There is a rise in recruitment agencies entering the Education Sector to support employers in accessing top talent. Therefore, many children's services...
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Exploring New Career Paths in Early Childhood Education
Making a career change can be an exciting and rewarding journey, especially within the field of early childhood education. Whether you're currently an...
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Asking for a pay rise in Early Years Education (ECE)
Let's address the elephant in the room right from the start. We understand that individuals working in the Early Years Education space aren't primarily...
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Landing Your Dream Job in Education.
Alright, let's dive into the world of early years and spill the tea on what employers are looking for in teachers and educators. It's not just about...
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Embracing the Pros and Cons of Casual Staffing in Early Childhood Education and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC)
Written by Andigoni Kandias (Andi) In recent times, there has been a noticeable increase in the normalisation of utilising casual staff to fill staff...
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Key Updates for People in Management or Control (PMC) in Centre-Based Services from 1st July 2023.
Effective from July 1, 2023, there are updates regarding People in Management or Control (PMC) for centre-based services. The definition of a PMC has...
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Feeling Stuck? What to Do When You Don't Like Your Job.
Many individuals find themselves in a situation where they dislike their current job. Feeling unfulfilled, uninspired, or even unhappy at work can...
Read article →Staff Retention in Early Childhood and OSHC
This month, Anila Recruitment conducted a poll on LinkedIn targeting Early Childhood and OSHC Professionals. The purpose of the poll was to gather...
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The Importance of Employee Wellbeing in the Early Childhood Sector
The Early Childhood and Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) sector is currently experiencing a high turnover of childcare staff. The highly regulated...
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How to perfect your resume
A resume is a document that outlines your personal information, qualifications, and most importantly, your work experience (paid and unpaid)....
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Five things to do when preparing for an interview
If it makes any difference - even recruiters get nervous before an interview! However, an appropriate amount of interview prep can help set the scene...
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