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    Work/Life balance
    3.3(96 ratings)
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    3.6(96 ratings)
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    3.3(96 ratings)
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    3.4(96 ratings)
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    1.0
    Educational Leader
    Apr 2026
    Ferny Hills QLD 40552 to 3 years in the role, former employee
    Would not recommend unless you want to be “under roof” everyday and burnt out constantly
    The good thingsThe children and the families were amazing and a lot of agency staff were wonderful.
    The challengesI would not recommend Only About Children as a workplace. In my experience, the culture was poor, with repeated issues around bias, prejudice, exclusion and unprofessional personal views being brought into the centre environment. Management lacked consistency, follow through and proper support for staff, and turnover was extremely high. There were also ongoing concerns around compliance, incident handling, cleanliness, resourcing and the expectations placed on educators. Overall, it felt like a workplace that cared more about appearances and box ticking than staff wellbeing, ethical leadership or a genuinely safe and respectful environment.
    1.0
    Permanent
    Feb 2026
    Mosman NSW 2088Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    I had a terrible experience.
    The good thingsThe children are adorable. They have a proper chef who always make great food for children.
    The challengeswork culture must be improved.
    1.0
    Educator
    Dec 2025
    Melbourne VIC 3000Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Stressed, tired and always over worked.
    The good thingsChildren are the best, educators are nice too.
    The challengesThis organisation is something else. The toxic behaviours from the director and higher ups managers is really bad. So much stress, no support and cutting corners wherever possible. This place is walking red flag, please stay away at all costs.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Qualified Educator
    Oct 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    You won’t be treated fairly if you’re are casual. Head office don’t even acknowledge you.
    The good thingsStaff are lovely and welcoming
    The challengesNo support from head office- worst company to work for. No support, no staff, constant cuts to save money, a lot of under roofing. List could go on.
    1.0
    Educator
    Sep 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30007 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Be wary of the “5 star reviews” - clearly written by HR.
    The good thingsMade some lifelong friendships with colleagues.
    The challengesManagement have no care or regard for their wellbeing of their educators. I worked for this company for nearly a decade and would tell any family or educator thinking of working here to RUN. The safety of children is constantly compromised to meet KPIs. This company is disgusting.
    3 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Director
    Jul 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Strive for career based growthThis company has done so much for my career, offered me so many opportunities to develop my leadership skills, from secondments to other campus' to yearly conferences to Sydney. While I do think recently it has become more focused on profits than I would like, I don't think that can take away from the amazing people I have the pleasure of working besides everyday.
    1.0
    Early Childhood Educator
    May 2025
    Northcote VIC 30701 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Not a happy place, other employees were looking for jobs elsewhere.
    The good thingsChildren are kept safe, regular nappy changes etc.
    The challengesAssistants get $20/hour. They are blamed and yelled at.
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Childcare Educator
    Apr 2025
    Artarmon NSW 20641 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    I do love working at OAC, wish I could come back I really miss the children.
    The good thingsThe children and parents were so welcoming and friendly, made my training meaningful. Some staff were fine.
    The challengesSpeaking in their native tongue at work makes me feel a bit left out, almost feels like some staff are just gossiping but I am unsure of this. I did feel that I wasn’t being treated fairly because I was only a student then and didn’t want to be verbally attacked by a single staff member
    4.0
    Floor Leader
    Mar 2025
    Brisbane QLD 40005 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Working at Only about children helped grow my career and gave me opportunities to grow personally.
    The good thingsOnly About Children gave me opportunities to grow my career. I started doing my placement for my diploma and progressed into a leadership role in a couple of years, and the company even helped me with my uni fees.
    The challengesThere will always be some challenges in every workplace, especially in our sector.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Preschool Room Leader
    Feb 2025
    Melbourne VIC 30003 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    It’s only about profits
    The good thingsLocation was good for me.
    The challengesOAC's motivational phrase is "We see you and you are worthy," but since joining the company, I’ve noticed that they don’t even celebrate educators' birthdays, educators say or any milestones. It feels like they use your ideas without truly appreciating the hard work you put in.
    5 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Talent Acquisition Business Partner
    Dec 2024
    St Leonards NSW 20651 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Started well and ended well. OAC was a lovely place to work.
    The good thingsGreat people, positive work environment and modern office
    The challengesWorkload too high and targets unachievable
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    People and Culture Business Partner
    Oct 2024
    Brisbane QLD 40001 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Professional pride in quality education, safety and care - wouldn't work anywhere else.
    The good thingsI am so happy at OAC. The people, the approach, the transparency, the opportunities, the benefits! Are there challenges? Yes (there are at every organisation!). But the team all approach these together, with Heart, and with Children at the forefront.
    The challengesThe Australian Government are taking steps to try and change some of these challenges.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Educator
    Dec 2023
    Castle Hill NSW 21541 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Very disappointing.
    The good thingsWork life flexibility.
    The challengesLow wages, poor management, poor quality of employed staff members and extremely dirty centres.
    6 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Educator
    Oct 2023
    Sydney NSW 20001 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Work with an agency instead!
    The good thingsThey are flexible with casual shifts
    The challengesThere are lots of discrepancies with wages. Some educators with the same qualifications as me got paid higher. HR was very unresponsive for my request to review my wages. They didn’t want to recognise my diploma qualification and continued to pay me minimum wages.
    4 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Early Childhood Teacher
    Aug 2023
    All Melbourne VIC1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Can’t say I am happy here
    The good thingsMy centre manager and colleagues are passionate people in the sector. I am lucky to have an amazing centre director who supports my work by mentoring, and providing resources and PDs.
    The challengesOnly four weeks annual leave. Crazy expectation on paperwork that keeps on growing every year. People who do not work in the centres make decisions, making it difficult for people working on the floor. Sometimes, we have to contradict the philosophies because we do not have enough time at all to be engaging with the children.
    8 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Director
    Oct 2022
    9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    As to be expected with any 9+ year stint with an organisation, there have been ups and downs. However, OAC have always navigated turbulent times well, and ensured issues are resolved proactively with effective solutions. OAC have provided both me and a huge number of people I have worked with, a platform from where they can elevate their career in the early childhood sector.
    The good thingsOAC are a large organisation with varied departments working to support centre operations, team, children & families. Though its sizes poses challenges, the people working within each department are overwhelmingly great people who are passionate about education and the experience of all stakeholders involved in the organisation. OAC confront the obvious challenges that face the sector and large business, and are proactive in working through practical solutions to new challenges & issues. Hard work is recognised and rewarded, while underperformance of team is generally managed in a way that will support a team member to improve and develop.
    The challengesOAC's biggest challenge is driven by sector issues around workforce, staff retention and managing turnover. This has been exacerbated by impacts of COVID-19, however OAC have been proactive and forward thinking to manage this appropriately. OAC are forecasting clear support plans to ensure their model for navigating such issues is sustainable and supports team members.
    3 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Educator
    Sep 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Heaven for parents, hell for educators.
    The good thingsIf you’re lucky enough to work under a supportive director and alongside a good team, you won’t have much issue with the working culture and environment.
    The challengesToo many expectations. You’re overloaded with paperworks with so little time to complete them. The amount of paperworks were the highest I’ve seen at a childcare and the salary doesn’t match the amount of work you’ll have to bare. The company squeezes every bit of you by adding fancy title to add additional tasks to your role, with no salary adjustment. Salary increase is almost non-existent at OAC.
    8 people found this helpful
    5.0
    P&C
    Jun 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Positive and passionate team and company!
    The good thingsLove working at Only About Children. Great and very passionate team and people, always striving to deliver the best!
    The challengesCurrent workforce challenges are difficult, but a lot of effort is put in overcoming these struggles.
    5.0
    HR Business Partner
    Jun 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Empower every child to reach their full potential at Oac!
    The good thingsIncredible place to work, grow, and contribute to better outcomes for children. At Oac, you will be working with a team of passionate people, who are committed to delivering quality education and care to children from 0-5 years. If purpose is important to you, you'll find this at Oac.
    The challengesSpeaking as a Support Office team member - Oac is an incredibly fast-paced environment, which is exciting for some, but could be overwhelming for others. If this is something you're looking for, your efforts and contributions will be valued and recognised, and you will be working as part of a supportive team who share your commitment and drive.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    P&C
    Jun 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Enjoyable work place with a great home/work life balance.
    The good thingsGreat work environment, with an awesome team.
    The challengesN/A great work place.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Casual Team Lead
    Jun 2022
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Support for career growth
    The good thingsOAC are a supportive service provider who value career progression and employment opportunities. I've been with the company for 8 years and in that time have been supported to transition from an educator role to a leadership role in AD and then Director. When eventually looking for new career opportunities I was supported for a role in the casual recruitment team. The one team culture and drive to provide the best care and education for children makes OAC a thriving workplace.
    The challengesThe day to day workforce pressures can be challenging, however these issues are broadened to the Early Childhood sector itself.
    5.0
    Internal Communications manager
    Jun 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    I enjoy coming to work every day!
    The good thingsI love the culture at OAC. My team and manager are great. I also love working for an early childhood provider who values early years learning.
    The challengesI cant think of any worth noting.
    5.0
    Operations
    Jun 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    High quality organisation with a passion to continuously focus on the education and care needs of children and families, whilst supporting teams who strive to deliver excellence.
    The good thingsPositive work environment, passionate team, Incredible internal support network, People are seen as the company's most valuable asset
    The challengesExpectation to deliver high quality childcare and education even with the challenges around sector wide staff shortages and the ability to retain top talent through this.
    5.0
    Operations Manager
    Jun 2022
    current employee
    An excellent company to work for, great company culture
    The good thingsA great culture, great people, career opportunities
    The challengesSome workforce challenges
    5.0
    People and Culture
    Jun 2022
    7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Amazing Career Development Opportunities!
    The good thingsOnly About Children is more than childcare, it’s a place to grow your career, and grown I have! It all began for me as a Casual Educator 7.5 years ago. From there, i progressed into a number of Campus leadership roles, including Campus Director. My career development didn't end there though - for the last 3 years i have been positioned in our NSW Support Office overseeing Oac's learning and development initiatives. In this role, i am able to give back to our organisation’s most important asset - our people - providing development opportunities to our team members to ensure everyone has the opportunity to excel in their career at Oac, just as i have.
    The challengesThe workforce challenges the sector is currently experiencing, which is an unavoidable struggle for every provider and Educator.
    5.0
    Talent Acquisition Partner
    Jun 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I joined the Only About Children team in Early May. I truly feel as though I am living my dream job. I now work with the most supportive & inspirational team and look forward to urging others to come do the same.
    The good thingsThe team, the environment, the all round passion for the industry.
    The challengesThe recruitment market in this present time in the childcare industry. Although Only About Children Team never let this challenge slow them down.
    5.0
    People and Culture
    Jun 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Having progressed through numerous roles within the business, I feel valued and supported by Oac to achieve my personal and professional aspirations. I love what we do to support the children in our care.
    The good thingsFor those who are driven by career development opportunities, Oac can support you really well in this space. There is a clear focus on quality care for the children and achieving best practices.
    The challengesThe workforces challenges that the sector is currently experiencing is at times hard for our teams, but we do everything we can to combat these struggles.
    5.0
    Senior Operations Manager
    Jun 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Really enjoy working here
    The good thingsGreat team environment, supportive leadership team, great opportunities for career progression
    The challengesinnovation and change keeps you busy!
    5.0
    Campus Director
    May 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    I have had support every step of the way!
    The good thingsTeam recognition is amazing! There are always new campaigns or initiatives to give back to the amazing Educators and team members. Management is really supportive, there is always someone to turn to. Salaries are reviewed regularly and increase requests from centre managers are fairly approved.
    The challengesOur industries current workforce issues is evident across all companies. I wish i could scream louder to bring more passionate Educators on board. I have worked for the best of the best and the worst of the worst and Oac is the best by far.
    4.0
    Lead Educator
    Apr 2022
    7 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    Great team
    The good thingsGreat team environment
    The challengesToo much expectation with paperwork, expected to do too much in your own time therefore not creating a very good work life balance
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