Find the job in Early Childhood Education that fits you best
Permanent, Temporary and Casual work options and cover all skills sets and disciplines.
Grow Your ECE Career with McArthur
Make a positive difference to your development.
When you join McArthur, you're choosing to partner with Australia’s leading specialist in Early Childhood Education recruitment. From day one, you'll work with a dedicated consultant who takes the time to understand your goals, preferences and strengths, helping you secure the right opportunities to thrive.
Whether you’re looking for permanent, temporary or casual roles, we offer flexible job options across all early childhood settings. Our placements span a wide range of qualifications and disciplines, including:
- Centre Directors
- Degree Qualified Teachers
- Diploma Qualified Educators
- Certificate III Qualified Educators
- OOSH and Vacation Care Staff
- Childcare Centre Cooks
- Early Years Workplace Trainers & Assessors
No matter your experience level or career goals, McArthur has a role to suit your needs and a team that has your back.
We make sure you also keep learning.
Ongoing training and development at no cost to you.
We believe great educators never stop learning. That’s why we offer a suite of free, in-service training and development programs designed to keep your skills current and your knowledge aligned with the latest Early Childhood Education trends and standards.
Delivered by industry experts, recent training topics have included:
- Food Handling and Menu Preparation
- Kindergarten Teacher Professional Development
- Supporting Children with Additional Needs
- Managing Challenging Behaviours
- Dancing with the EYLF V.2
- Guiding Behaviours rather than Managing Behaviours
- Making Inclusion Work for all
- Doing Reflective Practice
Our programs help you stay competitive, confident and compliant while enriching your professional growth.

We value and reward your dedication.
You do important work and we recognise it. Along with personalised job-matching and professional support, McArthur also offers a range of rewards and recognition programs to celebrate your contribution:
- Generous 'Refer A Friend' rewards
- Annual Christmas celebrations for Temporary Staff
- 'Temp of The Month' awards
- Regular social events and networking opportunities
- ...and more surprises along the way.

Take control of your schedule with Matchwell by McArthur. Easily view shifts, update your unavailability, and submit timesheets - all from your phone. No more paperwork or last-minute stress - just real-time updates, 24/7 support, and work that fits your lifestyle. Exclusive to McArthur educators, what truly sets Matchwell apart is the personal touch behind the screen.