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    3.7(80 ratings)
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    4.0
    Childcare Centre Cook
    Aug 2025
    Mortdale NSW 22231 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    this job is highly rewarding, every day is a new day and you'll never get bored.
    The good thingsworking with children and watching them grow
    The challenges juggling the ability to multitask and meet everyone's expectations whilst maintaining the highest standards without anyone missing out.
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Mar 2025
    Sydney NSW 2000Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great company and great people. Fantastic working environment and very supportive!
    The good thingsI have been with Young Academics since the start of the year and was hired as a Centre Manager. I can not emphasise enough, the amount of quality training and overwhelming support I have received as I prepared for my role. The management team supporting me at Gregory Hills has been outstanding!
    The challengesI haven't come across any challenges so far. My Area Manager has also been very supportive and incredibly patient!
    1.0
    Property Management Role
    Nov 2024
    Homebush West NSW 2140Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Toxic work culture, micromanagement, and poor leadership make for an unstable and stressful job environment.
    The good thingsToxic Environment with No Job Security Honestly, it is difficult to find positive aspects when the experience is marred by constant stress and lack of job security.
    The challengesThe work environment at Young Academics is dominated by micromanagement and inconsistent communication. Processes are disorganized, and approvals and maintenance requests are often slow and inefficient. This creates ongoing frustration and delays in daily operations. The pressure is immense, with high workloads and intense expectations that make balancing work and personal life nearly impossible. Leadership is inconsistent, with unclear directives that contribute to confusion and stress. Ultimately, the lack of trust, support, and fair treatment led to being fired without sufficient reason or warning, making it a negative and disheartening experience overall.
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Marketing Department
    Oct 2024
    Homebush West NSW 2140Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great onboarding and awesome company culture
    The good thingsThe team are really welcoming for new starters. It's been a great experience starting with YA
    The challengesIt's a big company and that can sometimes be a bit daunting
    5.0
    Marketing Role
    Jul 2024
    Homebush West NSW 21401 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Dynamic business that drivers innovation and professional development
    The good thingsSupportive team environment, professional growth opportunities, great culture, recognition and rewards, positive leadership team
    The challengesFast pace business where you are challenged to think creatively and adapt to new opportunities
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Nov 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Beautiful to company to come in to and grow with
    The good thingsAmazing support networks available. Incredible employee benefits and overall family feel
    The challengesNone that I have faced so far
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    During my team I found Young Academics to be a very supportive company to work for.
    The good thingsYA have various avenues for career growth. Area Managers have small groups which allows for frequent visits and support. Incentives are amazing for Staff, not many places offer such high discounts. Multiple forms of recognition on various platforms.
    The challengesNot necessarily YA, however the outcry for Educators within the industry. YA looked at this and altered the approach on how and what they can offer future employees
    5.0
    Enrolments Officer
    Sep 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Good supportive Team, Great work benefits, Supportive and approachable management
    The good thingsGood supportive Team, Great work benefits, Supportive and approachable management .
    The challengesTime Management, fast paced environment.
    5.0
    Educator
    Sep 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    By far the best centre i have ever worked at
    The good things- Offers above award wage - Training is offered to staff - 50% off gap for educators - Amazing incentives
    The challengesI haven’t come across any challenges with Young academics, the management is very supportive and training is always offered to educators to up skill themselves as educators
    5.0
    Assistant Centre Manager
    Sep 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Amazing place for growth
    The good thingsThe staff, families and children are the highlight of my day! Opportunities for career progression, i have worked for YA for 3 years and gone from casual to assistant centre manager I’ve learnt so much and wear my uniform with pride. I hope one day I’ll be able to a centre manager with confidence with the amazing training and ECA hub opportunities.
    The challengesNot any I have the support to make challenges easy to handle and learn from.
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Sep 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Career progression driven by support, quality and passion.
    The good thingsIt has been such a great experience working with this company. From starting as a trainee in 2018, I have progressed from a cert III educator to a room leader, became an ACM and quickly made my way up to becoming a Centre Manager. I have loved working with all the managers that care about not only myself but all the other educators. I have great support from head office and other CM's as well.
    The challengesProgression quite fast has been a little challenging, however, it has not stopped me from pursuing my dream.
    5.0
    Diploma Qualified Room Leader
    Sep 2022
    I would love to remain with the YA company and further grow in my career
    The good thingsLove working with the children and families. YA will support with events and celebrations for the families and children to get involved in. Lots of opportunity for training and to learn more.
    The challengesTurn over of educators which appears to be across the board in all childcare centres at the moment.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Ready to grow with the company, that has the children's best interest at heart. A place where my knowledge and skills can be shared and continue to evolve as one of the best child care providers in new south wales.
    The good thingsextensive but easy onboarding process. Induction provided prior to commencement. introduction to partners and colleagues. Expectations from both parties respected.
    The challenges2 colleagues in management positions not really considering my years of experience and knowledge in early years, made me feel like a trainee and i felt disrespected by them at times. especially where i could see them rolling their eyes at each other at something i said and thinking that they were discreetly sending each other emails about me, not realizing i could see what they wrote, acting a bit childish. Other than that, everyone else and the transition to my new role has been great.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Enrolments Officer
    Sep 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Supportive team environment where you always look forward to coming to work each day.
    The good thingsGreat supportive team & managers. Excellent staff discount & other benefits. Opinion always valued.
    The challengesFast paced enviroment
    5.0
    Educator
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    It’s been a great experience, I’m so happy coming to work everyday
    The good thingsGreat people Great management
    The challengesNot enough staff in the workplace or the industry
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great opportunities to progress and grow as an educator and leader with YA
    The good thingsSupportive environment with career progression and supportive management great team member benefits
    The challengesI have yet to experience any challenges at YA that have not been easily overcome with the amazing support of management
    4.0
    Financial Role
    Sep 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great work experience with an approachable management team.
    The good thingsGreat environment, staff and management :)
    The challengesNo challenges as yet
    5.0
    Diploma Educator
    Sep 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    I have been working as a Diploma educator. The management is supportive and and there is always an avenue for me to grow and learn specially with the different programs that they offer.
    The good thingsNew Learning Opportunities Supportive Staff Competitive Salary Great Culture Has Many Centre available if need to move Employee benefits
    The challengesSome centres are not near the bus stop
    5.0
    Debt Recovery Officer
    Sep 2022
    I love working at Young Academics.
    The good thingsYoung Academics opened up other opportunities for me to gain more experience across the child care industry. The team I work with are so welcoming, positive and friendly. There is great team and individual support within our Enrolments and Management.
    The challengesI personally have not come across any challenges since taking on my new role as the support given makes you believe in yourself.
    4.0
    Talent Aquisition Coordinator
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Joining Young Academics has combined both my love for Education and HR. I was welcomed with open arms to utilise both my Bachelor of Education and Diploma in HR management, having specialized in recruitment for some time. I’ve enjoyed sharing my skills with a supportive team and I’m working further to nurture my knowledge to learn and grow with Young Academics
    The good thingsSupportive and positive working environment
    The challengesA challenge yet an opportunity to learn and grow with the organisation, need to be adaptive and flexible.
    5.0
    Chef
    Sep 2022
    I enjoy coming to work with the wonderful staff.
    The good thingsThe wonderful centre manager, the educators are passionate, helpful and friendly. I love working with them all
    The challengesA fully functioning dishwasher, oven would make my working experience less stressful.
    5.0
    Educator
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Loved the experience and would recommend the centre.
    The good thingsManagement is very hands on specially the centre manager and very understanding to their staff members. Work environment is very positive and healthy.
    The challengesSome of the challenges may be the lack of extra staffing.
    5.0
    Trainee Educator
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    it’s good
    The good thingsThe snack draw, the management, the people
    The challengeslow staff in centres
    5.0
    Centre Manager/ ECT
    Sep 2022
    current employee
    YA is a big family, everyone supports one another and there are endless opportunities.
    The good thingsYA provides support for staff and opportunities to learn, grow and develop their career- while providing the best quality service for children and families.
    The challengesNo internal challenges.
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Sep 2022
    current employee
    A welcoming environment with a company who shows they care about their staff 😊
    The good thingsA supportive environment with lots of training and development !
    The challengesNothing at this stage
    5.0
    Enrolments Officer
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    An engaging and exciting working environment that provides a work/life balance which has enabled happy environment to work in.
    The good thingsWelcoming, fun and professional environment. Exciting opportunity to meeting KPI and target Work along side a supportive team
    The challengesI do not at have any challenges at this stage.
    5.0
    Diploma Educator
    Sep 2022
    current employee
    Supporting educators to provide quality care for children.
    The good thingsSupporting educators to create quality learning environments for children through great resource budget, centre upgrades and opportunties for personal development.
    The challengesI am very happy with the improvements the company has been making over the last twelve months.
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Sep 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    This is not just a job for me but this is what I call family. YA is always there to help me grow and reach my goals. Best!
    The good thingsManagement always providing support and also encourage growth. Best of the best!
    The challengesNothing, YA is amazing
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Sep 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Amazing, wonderful, happy place, learning everyday.
    The good thingsManagement is very good. They are very supportive and I like their working culture.
    The challengesNothing so far and if there is something, I feel management is very supportive in challenging situations.
    5.0
    Centre Manager
    Sep 2022
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Great team culture very supportive upper management.
    The good thingsSupportive environment, great opportunities to network, great team culture.
    The challengesSector shortage of staff- not company related.
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