Find a star for your centre
If you’re in need of casual or permanent staff, including emergency relief, you’ve come to the right place for childcare recruitment – we’re here to streamline the hiring process for you.
We get it – finding the right fit for your early childhood setting is key, and that’s where our team shines.
Simple and fast childcare recruitment
Five-star offering
We’re a
childcare agency
covering the full span of
early childhood jobs
and services, including:
- Long day care
- Outside of School Hours Care (OSHC)
- Preschools and kindergartens
- Family day care
- Occasional care
- Vacation care
“My experience with Expect A Star has been great. Their continual communication between the centre and myself has assisted in a smooth transition into my new teaching role.”
Frequently asked questions
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Is there a fee for listing jobs with Expect a Star?
There is no listing fee for listing jobs with Expect a Star. We’re committed to making the process of finding star candidates as accessible and straightforward as possible.
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How does the recruitment process work?
Childcare recruitment is efficient with us, simply get in touch and list your vacancy within a matter of minutes. Our team will handle the entire process from screening and interviewing to reference checks and placement within your team.
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Why choose agency over doing it ourselves?
Working with Expect A Star means we can streamline the recruitment process as we are leveraging the expertise of our team through sourcing, screening, interviewing and matching qualified candidates. Our team have a broad network, saving you time and resources. We can also offer ongoing support by managing casual or permanent staffing, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment experience for you.
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I need a staff member for tomorrow, can you help?
Expect A Star is available 24/7. You can list a vacancy with us, and we can find staff members for you for casual or permanent roles as well as being childcare relief staff agency. If you’re looking for more information you can chat to one of our consultants via email or on the phone.
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Do we pay the candidates as the employer or does Expect A Star?
Generally speaking, when casual candidates are sourced through childcare recruitment agencies like Expect A Star, they’re employed and paid by the agency itself. As the agency, Expect A Star acts as the employer handling payroll, taxes and other responsibilities such as compliance documentation. For permanent recruitment, we source the right candidate for your service, and they become an ongoing member of your team.
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What hours can I make bookings?
We pride ourselves on our 24/7 availability, supporting you around the clock. You can make bookings at any time that suits your businesses. You can also list vacancies, manage your bookings, check the status of shifts, get compliance docs and more, all in one place. You can call us anytime on 1300 669 653 to speak to a team member as well.
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Are your candidates full vetted prior to starting?
All Expect a Star candidates are fully vetted as part of our screening process. It includes checks on compliance, qualifications, references and other essential criteria such as working with children checks. We go the extra mile to ensure candidates are highly qualified and fully compliant with industry standards.
