Guardian Childcare & Education

Guardian securing the 15% ECEC government-funded wage increase for our team members We are really pleased to announce we are seeking to be one of the first employers to join the recently-approved ECEC Multi-Employer Agreement (MEA). This means our amazing team will be able to receive the 15% government-funded Modern Award-based wage increase, staged over 2 years - 10% in December 2024 and 5% in December 2025. We submitted our funding applications to the Government in early November. Our team will be voting on joining the MEA in the first week of January. This vote will allow us to tick the final box required to secure Government approval of our application. The Government have confirmed that the pay increase will be backdated to December 2, 2024. What a fantastic way to kick off 2025! It’s a great time to join us at Guardian. Browse our current latest job opportunities and take the first steps on your career journey with us. https://lnkd.in/gW4XzXKJ

We’d like to say a very warm welcome to our brand-new Guardian Fairview Park, which officially opened its doors this week! Our newest Adelaide centre features high quality, beautifully designed spaces, full of the best resources - both inside and out. We want this centre to feel like a second home for families with children aged 6 weeks – 6 years. The centre team, led by highly experienced Centre Manager Debbie, has been working so hard to get to this stage – we’re so proud of their dedication and commitment in the lead-up to opening. Congratulations to all involved, and to the team at Fairview Park - we are so excited for your journey ahead! Warren Bright Sharon Whiteman Martin Knell Chris Mulcahy Greg Scherf Emma Bowles Sarah Orr https://lnkd.in/gPCjUKeg

 A massive ‘congratulations!’ to our Preston West centre - earning an 'Exceeding' rating in their recent Assessment & Rating results. Such an amazing achievement, and we're delighted for the incredible centre team. Congratulations to the entire Guardian Preston West team - for the commitment and enthusiasm you show up with every day for children, families and each other. Your hard work and dedication have been recognised - we're so proud of you all!

🌟 What does it mean to truly THRIVE in your role? 🌟 At Guardian, we believe thriving isn't just a goal, it’s the foundation for everything we do each day in our centres. That’s why we created Thrive, our leadership framework that empowers every team member—from Centre Managers to Educators—to feel confident, supported, and inspired in their roles. With Thrive, we focus on: ✅ Building strong, collaborative team cultures ✅ Creating clarity and consistency in daily routines ✅ Fostering professional growth and leadership opportunities ✅ Aligning to shared goals for incredible outcomes Curious to learn how Thrive is transforming our centres and empowering our teams to create exceptional environments for children and families? 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gX58xm-z Join us—because when we thrive, children thrive too!

It’s great to hear our Blackburn North centre get such glowing feedback following Paul Hamer’s recent visit! Well done once again, Centre Manager Natalie and her amazing team! https://lnkd.in/gNrNnpj4

This week, Guardian Blackburn North welcomed special guests Paul Hamer MP, State Member for Box Hill, along with Jodie, a representative from the Department of Education. Their visit was to enable them to learn more about the centre’s inspiring Bush Kinder program. At the start of the year, Blackburn North was fortunate to receive a Bush Kinder Grant, supporting them to plan a quality Bush Kinder program, with books, educational resources, and professional development for the team. Both the team and the children proudly shared Bush Kinder experiences with their guests, showing off the centre’s very own ‘secret garden’. We are thrilled that the passionate Blackburn North team, led by Centre Manager Natalie, got to showcase this incredible program. Natalie says, “Our Bush Kinder program helps children connect and contribute to their learning environment. It teaches them to engage with nature, which has been shown to enhance learning. The setting fosters curiosity, wonder, and confidence, enabling children to ask questions and become involved learners." Thank you to the whole team who made the day such a success. We are so proud of your achievements.   If you’d like to work with an inspiring team that creates incredible learning environments for children, see what we have available: https://lnkd.in/gW4XzXKJ Julie Smith Margie Cohen Sharon Whiteman

Children in the Brisbane area need you! Is early childhood care and education your passion? Then we may have a great future for you! Come along to our Recruitment Open Day this Saturday 2nd November any time between 10am-12pm - and find out how you can take your career to the next level with us! We are throwing open the doors at our beautiful new Bellbowrie centre, located at 117 Kangaroo Gully Road, Bellbowrie. Meet our amazing Teachers and Educators, discover how we support our people, and learn all about our incredible learning and development programs. Bring along your resume for a quick interview on the day, and enjoy a tour to see the incredible indoor and outdoors spaces at our brand-new centre. We can’t wait to meet you! If you know anyone who would be interested, share this post or tag them in the comments.

Today we honour World Teachers’ Day and celebrate the hugely important role that Teachers play in the lives of each child in their care. We say a massive “THANK YOU!” to each of the wonderful Teachers we have in our Centres. They create magic every day as they introduce children to the wonders of learning. Their genuine passion for teaching is a joy to see. They are the beating heart of our Preschool / Kindergarten program. To our Teachers, we respect, appreciate and celebrate you. We hope you have a fabulous day!

Safety is everyone's business. We believe that there is no greater responsibility than ensuring the safety of children, families, and our team members. Our ‘safety-first’ culture includes having a Safety Champion in each centre. These Safety Champions meet regularly to reflect on ways to improve and promote safety for everyone in their centres. During National Safe Work Month, we are taking extra time to think about how we approach safety each day, what this means for teams, and how we can each contribute to the wellbeing of those we care for. In turn, this ensures that our learning environments inspire children to feel confident, secure and comfortable. If you’d like a role in a place where safety is always the highest priority, come and see what we have available: https://lnkd.in/gus_xdrr

R U OK? It's a simple question, but a powerful way to open important conversations with those in our communities. We are proud to actively support the wellbeing of our team members, providing 24/7 access to a free, confidential Employee Assistance Program. Through this, counsellors are always available to help with any of life’s changes and challenges. R U OK Day is an important reminder to always keep an eye out for each other - family, friends, teammates and colleagues.