Careers · We’re hiring
Little lives.
A big difference.
We open our doors in January 2027, and we’re building our founding team now — warm, passionate educators and leaders who want to shape a centre from day one.
Why work here
A rare chance to start at the beginning.
A brand-new centre
Purpose-built, 120 places across four rooms, with modern facilities, a commercial kitchen and generous outdoor areas.
Training in Arkki
Every educator is trained in Arkki’s Finnish-inspired creative curriculum alongside the EYLF — a genuine point of difference for your career.
Family-run culture
Educator-led and family-run. You’re a name here, not a number, and your ideas shape how the centre runs.
Current openings
Roles we’re hiring for.
All roles are based at 22–24 Thompson Avenue, Moorebank, starting ahead of our January 2027 opening.
Leadership
- Centre Director / Nominated Supervisor
- Assistant Director (2IC)
- Educational Leader
Teaching & room teams
- Two or more Early Childhood Teachers (ECTs)
- Four Room Leaders
- Diploma and Certificate III Educators
- Trainees
Kitchen, admin & operations
- In-house Chef
- Kitchen Assistant
- Admin / Family Engagement Officer
- Cleaning
What you can expect
Supported, resourced, and genuinely listened to.
- Full training in the Arkki creative curriculum, delivered by qualified Arkki educators.
- Staffing in line with NSW requirements — Nursery 1:4, Toddler 1:5, Preschool 1:10.
- A purpose-built centre: bottle-prep room, craft benches, two cot rooms, lift and accessible bathrooms on every level.
- An in-house chef and commercial kitchen — no lunchbox logistics, no reheating trolleys.
- On-site basement parking with 30 underground spaces.
- The chance to help set the centre’s culture, routines and identity from the very first day.
How to apply
Three simple steps.
Find your role
Review the openings above and pick the one that fits your qualifications and where you want to grow.
Send your CV
Email your CV and a short note about why Smart Steps to admin@smartstepsearlylearning.com.au.
We’ll be in touch
We read every application. If it’s a match, we’ll invite you in for a conversation and a walk-through of the centre.
Questions about a role? Email us — enquiries are answered 7:00am–6:00pm, Monday to Friday.