Qualified Educator

Only About Children Springboard; Sydney; Remote; AUD 55,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% work from home

Part-time role

Great hourly rate + commission

Mobile phone eSIM provided

Job summary

Curiosity Tree Early Education is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our People & Culture team in a fully remote, permanent part-time capacity. You will manage end-to-end candidate experience for our growing network of childcare centres, from screening to offer, while maintaining a warm, professional presence with candidates.

This role offers 16 hours per week (4 days) with potential to increase during peak periods, a flexible schedule to fit school drop-offs, and a great

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years recruitment experience, ideally hiring several people a week in a high-volume environment.
• Childcare or teaching sector experience (highly regarded).
• Prior experience using Employment Hero (advantageous).
• A home office with a computer capable of running Teams video calls.

Responsibilities

• Screening resumes and matching candidates to roles across our childcare centres.
• Recommending shortlisted candidates to centre and senior management.
• Coordinating face-to-face interviews onsite with management.
• Managing pre-employment checks and closing out job vacancies once filled.
• Being the main point of contact for candidates, keeping communication prompt, warm and professional.

Skills

Recruitment experience

High-volume hiring

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

Blue Card or willingness to obtain

Tools

Employment Hero

Job description

Talent Acquisition Partner / Internal Recruiter – Remote

4001 Central Plaza Curiosity Tree Early Education

Join Our Growing Team at Curiosity Tree

Curiosity Tree Early Education is looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our People & Culture team and help us find the right people for our growing network of centres. This is a work-from-home role, perfect for a skilled recruiter who wants genuine flexibility without stepping away from a fast-paced, high-volume hiring environment.

Reporting to our People & Culture Lead, you’ll own the end-to-end candidate experience — from first screen through to offer — and be the friendly, professional face of Curiosity Tree throughout every candidate’s journey.

Why You’ll Love Being Part of Curiosity Tree

• 100% work from home — permanent part-time role
• Great hourly rate + commission
• Mobile phone eSIM provided (handset not included)
• 16 hours per week, spread over 4 days, with scope to increase to 20 hours during peak periods
• Flexible hours — work around school drop-offs and pick-ups
• Supportive, collaborative People & Culture team who listen and appreciate you

What You’ll Be Doing

• Screening resumes and matching candidates to roles across our childcare centres
• Recommending shortlisted candidates to centre and senior management
• Coordinating face-to-face interviews onsite with management
• Managing pre-employment checks and closing out job vacancies once filled
• Being the main point of contact for candidates, keeping communication prompt, warm and professional

What You Bring

• A minimum of 3 years recruitment experience, ideally hiring several people a week in a high-volume environment
• Childcare or teaching sector experience (highly regarded)
• Prior experience using Employment Hero (advantageous)
• A home office with a computer capable of running Teams video calls
• Flexibility to conduct the odd 15-minute screening interview in the evening, if needed
• Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple roles and candidates at once
• A current Blue Card (Working With Children), or willingness to obtain one, as this is an industry standard requirement

About You

We’re looking for a Recruiter who is:

• Passionate about finding the right people for the early education sector
• Warm, positive and reliable, with a genuine interest in people
• A confident communicator who keeps candidates informed and valued
• Organised and able to manage multiple roles and candidates at once
• A great team player who enjoys working closely with centre management
• Excited to bring energy and professionalism to every candidate’s experience

Ready to Grow With Us?

This is your chance to join a growing organisation, play a key role in building our teams, and make a real impact on the families and children we care for. If you’re excited to help build a warm, connected, and inspiring community, we’d love to meet you!

Child Safety at Curiosity Tree Early Education

At Curiosity Tree Early Education, children’s safety and wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating safe, nurturing environments where every child feels valued, heard, and protected. Our team upholds the highest standards of care and is dedicated to safeguarding children through vigilant practices, ongoing training, and strong, supportive relationships. All Curiosity Tree employees undergo relevant safety checks and are expected to champion our culture of child safety every day.