WHY WORK WITH US

Why Choose a Childcare Career at Gowrie?

An early education job is one where no two days are the same. Where you can be part of making a direct and meaningful impact on children and the wider society. Where fulfilment, meaning and a true sense of purpose are tied in with your day-to-day.

At Gowrie NSW we empower our people's personalities to shine and their voices to be heard. To use their unique abilities to guide each child's spark and curiosity in the world around them, while setting a holistic educational foundation for our future generation.

Gowrie NSW’s unified, inclusive and supportive culture champions our people and offers them genuine long-term career prospects, professional development and training.

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your childcare career journey, Gowrie NSW offers a diverse range of roles as early learning educators, in support and leadership roles. We have over 30 locations throughout the Sydney metropolitan, greater Sydney and regional NSW including Canberra ACT.

What makes us different?

That's easy - our people.  We've had over 80 years to recognise that people are the cornerstone of our organisation and that together we can help build a better future for our youngest citizens.

We support the people in our organisation in a number of ways that differentiate us.

Our generous benefits include well above award salary, generous retail discounts, RDO's, programming time and flexible shifts to support your lifestyle. We provide an outstanding range of benefits to ensure our people feel valued and supported for their hard work and dedication to children. and to demonstrate how much we value your expertise, knowledge and commitment.

We are proud to achieve higher than the national average for employee engagement, and in 2025, we were awarded 'Best Workplace' and 'Change Champions' by Xref Engage.

As a not-for-profit, you can be assured that every moment you dedicate to a Gowrie child, is one that is ‘for purpose’, and purposefully helping us to deliver on our vision that children are active participants in society, their voices are heard, and they are empowered to make a positive contribution in their community and make a difference in the world.

Those are not just words. They are our why.

Values Driven, Award Winning Culture

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built. You'll find the same culture no matter which of our centres you work in. 

Our culture is one where every individual can feel supported and empowered so they thrive. It’s fun and positive, where we all unashamedly strive for excellence.

Our values are what drives our culture. Respect and care sit at the centre of Gowrie. We’re inclusive and find strength in our differences. We’re transparent and act with integrity, always. We’re authentic and genuine, always doing what we say we will do. We’re also for-purpose, linking everything we do to strategic vision.

Opportunities to develop your career

When you step into a childcare job at Gowrie, you open the door to a fulfilling and rewarding childcare career. 

You can take your career with Gowrie in any direction you choose. Work in a hands-on educator or teacher role, helping the children in your care to explore the world around them, making new discoveries every day. Or progress to leadership roles and play a greater role in shaping Gowrie and the impact we have.

While working with us, you’ll be supported to pursue professional development to progress your career. You’ll have access to the Gowrie NSW Education Hub, brimming with webinars, workshops, seminars and specialist courses. You can also tap into a global network of early childhood experts to expand your knowledge. 

Be part of something bigger

One of the benefits of working in childcare is the difference you can make, not just in one child’s life, but in many. At Gowrie, this is our purpose. 

It is our vision that children are active participants in society. Their voices are heard, and they are empowered to make a difference in the world. Don’t underestimate your role in helping us to achieve that.

The children in our care will go on to be the change-makers of tomorrow. We have the chance to give them a nurturing beginning where they can explore new things and ideas. We help to lay the foundation that will carry them through their years of education and beyond. 

Rewarding childcare careers and rewarding careers in early childhood education

Childcare careers at Gowrie NSW are diverse and exciting. They are marked by collaboration, innovation and opportunity. We work as a team, recognising that every individual brings a unique perspective and skills to the table.

If you’re looking for more than a job, we offer purpose. Our work is meaningful and rewarding. You’re empowered to use your voice, to do your best and have fun while you do it.

Ready to join our team? Discover our current job vacancies and find your home at Gowrie.