Why work with us

We value our people and are committed to supporting and developing their careers with sector-leading benefits and attractive employment conditions. From competitive wages and leave entitlements to purpose-built early learning centres, we offer a range of benefits, including:

- Flexible wage incentives: choose from four packages with attractive benefits and conditions, including wages 10% above award rates.
- Competitive leave entitlements: paid stand-down over Christmas to align with your contracted days.
- Early childhood care discounts: generous discount for permanent employees.
- Professional development and training: paid traineeships for those new to the sector, plus professional development days, conferences and workshops for experienced educators.
- Diverse career pathways and opportunities: progress from traineeship to centre leadership, or explore roles in compliance, advocacy, HR, policy and marketing. Continue your studies with a master's degree or specialisation in early childhood education.
- Other perks and incentives: inclusive and diverse workplace culture, state-of-the-art facilities, safe and secure environment, free on-site parking, and annual flu shots.

Whether you're new to the sector or have years of experience, joining Wonderschool means becoming part of a community of educators passionate about exceptional early childhood education and care. You'll receive the support you need to reach your career goals. You'll have the opportunity to visit the relevant centre to tour the facilities and meet the Wonderschool team.

For employees already earning above this rate, negotiations will occur.

Cook/Chef





Wonderschool Cooks are committed to providing delicious and healthy meals to the children in our care. You'll have a strong understanding of the Australian Dietary Guidelines and share your knowledge and love of food with children. You'll also manage food allergies, intolerances and cultural preferences.

Ideally, you'll have completed Food Safety Supervisor training.

We take care of our people

What to expect at Wonderschool

Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

We promote a culture rich in knowledge, acceptance, accountability and professionalism.

Safe and secure environment

For both children and staff, with regular audits and training in child-centred practices and safety.

Relationship-centric

Every day is about working ethically and strengthening connections between our team and families, while respecting everyone's rights and responsibilities.

Supportive and human

We offer Employee Assistance Programs with free confidential counselling sessions and flexible workplace arrangements.

Up to the minute

We provide career opportunities and mentoring. First Aid, Child Protection, Food Safety and CPR are paid for.

Other educator perks

Discounted childcare fees, additional leave, increased superannuation and RDOs.

Work with us

Apply now

If you hold Wonder-aligned values, bring creativity to your work and are dedicated to the early childhood education and care sector,



enquire about working with Wonderschool today. We're looking for educators who hold or are studying towards a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or a Bachelor's Degree in early childhood teaching.

Wonderschool

ABN: 25 634 627 615

Building 2, 54 McCaughey Street Turner ACT 2612

[email protected]

1300 823 866

Welcome to Wonderschool.

We offer much more than just exceptional childcare in a safe and healthy environment. We value each child and nurture them with WONDER, INTEGRITY, RESPECT and EMPOWERMENT as individuals and our vision is to create connected communities that empower our children to change the world. We value our employees and are committed to supporting and developing their careers with sector-leading benefits and attractive employment conditions. Whether you’re new to the sector or have years of experience, when you join Wonderschool you’ll become part of a community of educators passionate about delivering exceptional early childhood education and care and be provided with the support you need to achieve your career goals.

A wonderful world of possibilities

Early childhood education

Wonderschool began when a small team of dedicated educators met to redefine early education for the Canberra region and beyond. We set out to do things differently. Everything we do is based on our values: Wonder, Integrity, Respect and Empowerment. This applies to your career at Wonderschool too. From traineeship to educational leader, area manager, policy advisor and everything in between, you can find a wonderful career at Wonderschool.

📌 Cook/Chef (Canberra)
🏢 Wonderschool Early Learning Centres
📍 Canberra