Bring your passion. Grow your career. Support children to thrive with Guardian.

At Guardian, every role in each centre plays an important part in enabling children to discover who they are and who they can become.

Whether you’re an Educator beginning your career, a Teacher inspiring a lifelong love of learning, a Room Leader guiding great practice, an Educational Leader shaping curriculum or an experienced Centre Leader ready for your next chapter, you’ll find genuine opportunities to grow, develop and make a meaningful difference.

We believe great people create exceptional outcomes for children. That’s why we invest in our teams through professional development, career pathways, coaching and innovative programs so that children, educators and leaders can thrive.

Because when you feel valued and inspired, you can bring your best to your centre community.

Why join Guardian?

Career pathways across Guardian’s national network
Exclusive Thrive framework and To BE Me learning program, empowering both teams and children each day
Practical learning, professional development and mentoring
Guardian Leadership Academy for aspiring and experienced leaders
Opportunities to grow into specialist, educational and operational leadership roles
High-quality resources and thoughtfully designed learning environments
Competitive remuneration, generous childcare discounts, wellbeing programs, recognition and rewards
Guardian Degree support and applicable government-funded wage increases

Current Opportunities

We’re looking for passionate early childhood professionals across a range of roles, including:

Educators
Lead Educators / Room Leaders
Early Childhood Teachers
Educational Leaders
Centre Leadership Team

Whether you’re building your experience, ready to take on more responsibility or looking for your next leadership opportunity, there could be a place for you at Guardian.

The Opportunity

Depending on your experience and career stage, you could:

Create meaningful learning experiences that inspire children to learn and grow
Build trusted relationships with children, families and the local community
Bring Thrive and To Be Me to life every day
Lead educational practice and mentor team members
Support quality, safety and compliance outcomes
Help shape a positive centre culture and connected team
Lead centre operations and performance
Contribute to a safe, welcoming environment where children feel capable and curious

About You

You’re passionate about early childhood education and bring:

A Certificate III, Diploma, Bachelor qualification or approved equivalent relevant to your role
A commitment to creating meaningful outcomes for children
A collaborative, caring and professional approach
A belief in continuous learning and growth
Strong relationship-building skills
A current Working with Children Check and relevant compliance requirements, or willingness to obtain them

Whether you’re looking for your first opportunity, your next leadership step or a chance to join an organisation that invests in your future, we’d love to hear from you.

Bring your experience. Bring your ambition. Bring your care.

Apply today and discover what’s possible when you’re supported to make a difference with Guardian.

Guardian Childcare & Education values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

At Guardian Childcare & Education, children's safety and wellbeing are our top priority. We have zero tolerance for any form of abuse or harm. We rigorously screen all potential team members, requiring a 10-year verifiable resume, 5 years of direct manager references, and other security checks to ensure they meet our high standards.