If you need to speak to someone about the impact your job situation is having on you and/or your family, reach out to a service listed in the Looking after yourself section below.
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Online information session
A supports information session was recently held online for G8 Education workers. It is now available to watch on demand.
You can access the session here:
https://share.viostream.com/o99eudrha7m6t
The session provides an overview of the supports available to you, including:
- Information about financial and wellbeing supports
- Guidance on next steps following redundancy
- Free employment support available through Workforce Australia
- How to connect with providers who can assist with job search, resumes and training
Employment support
The Australian Government provides a wide range of supports and services for any worker who loses their job.
Immediate assistance is available to all retrenched workers to help you find a job, access training or help you decide on your next steps.
Below is a list of the type of supports available to help you find work as quickly as possible.
Employers with current vacancies
The following businesses are interested in your skills and experience and invite you to apply for positions they have available. Let them know you are from G8 Education when you apply.
We are still receiving jobs from employers and this will be updated as they will be updates as they are received.
Please check back often!
You will need a resume to apply – please see information further below if you need support.
| Organisation | Jobs Available | Location/s | Applications |
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| Insight Early Learning | Early Childhood Teacher, Early Childhood Educator (Cert III/Diploma), Leadership roles | Dubbo (NSW) | Send applications to recruitment@insightel.com.au. |
| Imagine Childcare | Educators, Lead Educators, Early Childhood | Ballina, Dubbo (NSW) | Imagine Childcare Early Childhood Job Opportunities |
| Southerland Shire Council Early Education | Certificate III Educators, Early Education Centre Cook, Early Education Centre Cleaner, Inclusion Support Worker | Southerland Shire, Sydney (NSW) | https://applynow.net.au/jobs/SSC1783-early-childhood-educator-certificate-3
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| Little Green Frogs | Early Childhood teachers | Campbelltown (NSW) | Send applications to: accounts@lgfpreschool.com.au |
| Bluebird Early Education | Assistant Centre Director, Centre Chef, Educators, Lead Educator, Diploma Educator | Sinnamon Park, Ipswich, Berrinba (QLD) | Bluebird Early Education – Employment |
| Imagine Childcare | Assistant Director, Educators, Early Childhood | Nerang, Holmview, Jimboomba, West End, Townsville (QLD) | Imagine Childcare Early Childhood Job Opportunities |
| Amiga Montessori | Casual Pool | All SA sites | Amiga Montessori – Careers |
| Nido Early School | Centre Director, Lead Educator, Cook | Adelaide Metro - Tonsley, Paradise, Salisbury Downs (SA) | Nido Early School Seek – Nido Early School JobAdder – Nido Early School |
| AMIGA Montessori | Assistant Educator, Educational leader, Room leader (Diploma) Kitchen assistant Plus Casual pool across VIC | Alamanda (Point Cook), Armstrong Creek, Craigieburn, Cranbourne West , Maddingley, Wallace Ave (Point Cook) (VIC) | AMIGA Montessori – Careers |
| Bluebird Early Education | Centre Manager | Cobram (VIC) | Bluebird Early Education – Employment |
| Brady Bunch Early Learning Centre | Educators, Assistants, leads and floats. | Ballarat and Bendigo (VIC) | Seek – Brady Bunch Early Learning Centre |
| Canterbury Childcare Centre | Educator - Casual - Cert III qualified | Canterbury (VIC) | Send resume with a cover letter to: info@canterburychildcare.com.au. |
| Carrum Downs Early Learning Centre | Educators | Carrum Downs (VIC) | Centre Manager: Amanda Stevens Call: (03) 9782 1500 Email: reception@carrumdownselc.com.au |
| Children’s House of Early Learning | Room Leader, Assistant Educator, Educational Leader | Boronia (VIC) | Send applications to choel.boronia@outlook.com. |
| City Kids | Educators (casual relief team - Cert III or Diploma Qualified) | Southbank (VIC) | Send applications to: info@citykids.com.au. |
| Deer Park Early Learning & Kindergarten | Educators - Diploma-qualified | Deer Park (VIC) | Send resume and cover letter directly to: info@deerparkelk.vic.edu.au. |
| Dewdrops Early Learning | Centre Director (fixed term - Brunswick West), Educator (diploma level- Reservoir) | Brunswick West, Reservoir (VIC) | Send applications to: rhiain.rodriguez@dewdrops.vic.edu.au. |
| Dindi Daycare | Early Childhood Teacher | Alexandra (VIC) | Send applications to: admin@dindidaycare.com.au. |
| Dorset Early Learning & Kindergarten | Educator - Certificate III or Diploma Qualified | Croydon (VIC) | Send resume and relevant qualifications to dorsetccc@gmail.com. |
| Eden Academy | Educators (Casual), Float, Lead, Kitchen hand, Chef | Oak Park, Junction Village, Thornhill Park, Harkness, Maddingley (VIC) | Current Opportunities at Eden Academy |
| Imagine Childcare | Educators, Lead Educators, Early Childhood | Cranborne (VIC) | Imagine Childcare Early Childhood Job Opportunities |
| Kids by the Bay Children’s Centre | Educators: Babys room (Full time) and part time centre float role | Williamstown (VIC) | Send applications to director@kidsbythebay.com.au. |
| Kingsville Early Learning | Educators (diploma level) | Kingsville (VIC) | Send applications to: admin@kingsvilleearlylearning.com.au. |
| Kurrajong Kids (opening later this year) | Educators and centre staff | Leneva (VIC) | Email expressions of interest to: christina@kurrajongkids.com.au. |
| Nido Early School | Cook, Educator, ASM, Lead Educator | Sunshine, Coburg, Essendon, Melbourne Square (VIC | Nido Early School job openings and vacancies | SEEK |
| Samantha’s Childcare and Kindergarten-Glen Iris | Educators | Glen Iris (VIC) | Centre Manager: Haylee Jackson and Sahar Tamuryani Call: (03) 9885 6474 Email: gleniris@samanthaschildcare.com.au |
| Sanctuary of Early Learning Frankston Beach Seaford House | Educational Leader, Kindergarten Teacher, Lead Educator, Educator | Frankston/Seaford (VIC) | Send applications to: Monique@sanctuaryofearlylearning.com.au. |
| Sanctuary of Early Learning Mt Eliza House Dromana Beach | Lead Educator, Educator | Eliza/Dromana Victoria Mornington Peninsula (VIC) | Send applications to: Monique@sanctuaryofearlylearning.com.au. |
| St Faiths Childcare and Early Learning Centre | Certificate III and Diploma co-educator (full time) | Montmorency (Melbourne Metro)(VIC) | Send applications to: admin@stfaithschildcare.com.au. |
| Ascolta Early Learning and Care | Qualified Educator, Educational Leaders (Diploma), Centre Manager | Duncraig, Sorrento, Coogee, Southern River, Woodlands, Singleton (WA) | Seek – Ascolta Early Learning and Care |
| Birra-Li | Educators - Casual staff | Willagee (WA) | Send applications to: birraliccc@gmail.com. |
| Chemello Group | Early Childhood Teachers | Northern Suburbs, Balga to Alkimos | Send applications to annmarie@chemellogroup.com.au. |
| Como Children | Educators- Cert III, Diploma and or/ECT Qualified (casual/part-time/full-time) | Como (WA) | Send applications to admin@comochildren.com. |
| Mint Child Care & Kindy | ETC or Diploma Educator | Willetton (WA) | Send applications to nathan@mintchildcare.com.au. |
| Mulberry Tree Childcare | Educators - Qualified | Perth (WA) | Seek – Mulberry Tree Childcare |
| Nido Early School | Educator, Cook, Curriculum Leader | Perth City, East Victoria Park (WA) | Childcare Jobs | Job Vacancies - Nido Early School Nido Early School job openings and vacancies | SEEK |
| Nido Early School | ECT - full-time Australind , Educator - full-time Australind | Bunbury (WA) | Vacancies |
| Treasured Tots | Casual/part time educators/assistant educators (Cert III or Diploma qualified) | Fremantle (WA) | Send applications with "Attn Jonelle" in the subject line to fremantle@treasuredtots.com.au. |
| Wildberries Early Learning | Lead Educator (diploma), OSCH Cert III to support ASC and Casual Float | Southern River (WA) | Apply now by completing the form below and attach your CV & WWCC Join our team |
| Insight Early Learning | Room Leaders | Busselton, Bunbury & Southwest (WA) | Send applications to recruitment@insightel.com.au. |
| Buttercups Childcare | Qualified Educators, Room leaders, ECTs, Support staff | Perth and regional areas (WA) | Buttercups Childcare – Work with us |
| The Y | Educators, Assistant Educators | Perth and regional areas (WA) | The Y – Careers |
| Village Early Learning | Educators - Cert III or Diploma-qualified | Various locations (WA) | Village Early Learning – Careers |
| Treasured Tots Early Education | Lead Educator (Babies Room) | Bicton (WA) | To apply, please send your cover letter, resume and qualifications to Hellen at: bicton@treasuredtots.com.au |
| Little Bright Explorers | Chef / Cook & Educator (Dual Role), Assistant Direcor (dual site leadership Como and Attadale), Qualified Educator (Cert 3 or Diploma) for Attadale centre | Como, Attadale (New Centre), (WA) | Send applications to: jiana@littlebrightexplorers.com.au |
| Wildflowers Services | Centre Cook (East Victoria Park - new service), Nursery room leader(Seville Grove), Diploma Assistant (Dayton) | Perth (WA) | Send applications to: info@wildflowersEL.com.au |
| Treasured Tots Early Education | Educator - Cert III or a person who is working towards Cert III | Piara Waters, Perth (WA) | Please email resume and to: piarawaters@tresauredtots.com.au |
Help with finding work
Immediate assistance is available to all retrenched workers and families to help you find a job, access training, or decide on your next steps.
Below is a list of the types of support available to help you find work as quickly as possible.
Free support with:
| Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s employment service. If you have been retrenched, you and your partner can access immediate support up to 3 months before and up to 6 months after your retrenchment date. You don’t need to be eligible for Income Support payments to access this support. | Find a provider – Workforce Australia Enter your location and select “Workforce Australia Provider Services” from the left-hand side menu to find a Provider near you. |
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Specialised employment support
| Support for people aged 45 years and over | Personalised assistance and practical support with job searches and applying for a job, identify your existing skills and how they can transfer to a new job or industry. Build your confidence, improve your computer skills, and identify the job opportunities in your local area. | Career Transition Assistance |
|---|---|---|
| Job support for Young People aged 15-24 | Support for young people aged 15-24 to find work (including apprenticeships and traineeships), training and local community services. | Transition to Work |
| Job support if you’re living with Disability | An Inclusive Employment Australia Provider can help you find suitable work. | Job Access Call: 1800 464 800 |
| Employment Services National Customer Service Line | Call or email if you need help with finding a Provider or have questions about programs or services. | Call: 1800 805 260 |
Local connections
| Local Jobs Program – Job Coordinators | Job Coordinators are on the ground in 51 Employment Regions and can connect you with employment supports, training programs, services and resources in your local area. | Find your nearest Job Coordinator |
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Financial assistance and advice
| Financial assistance | People older than 22 and below the pension age may be eligible for income support payments. * a copy of your Letter of Termination (or Consultation Letter) and your last payslip will be required. | Apply online or call: 132 850 |
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| Financial Information Service | Services Australia’s free Financial Information Service is available to everyone. | Call: 132 300 (Say “Financial Information Service” when prompted). |
| Financial counselling | If you feel concerned about your financial situation, speak with a financial counsellor as soon as possible. | National Debt Helpline Mob Strong Debt Helpline, for Indigenous Australians |
Redundancy and entitlements information
| Advice for anyone that has lost their job | Information and links to redundancy information and services available to anyone experiencing job loss, including redundancy. | What’s Next? |
|---|---|---|
| Redundancy pay and entitlements | The Redundancy Information Statement (RIS) outlines your rights and entitlements when you’ve been retrenched. | Redundancy Information Statement |
| Tax and Retirement | ATO information about redundancy payments. | ATO – Redundancy and Early Retirement |
Emergency Relief
| Foodbank | Find food relief in your area by entering your postcode. | Find Food |
|---|---|---|
| OzHarvest Australia | Search for charities providing food near you. | Search Food Help For Individuals |
Looking after yourself
| Health and Wellbeing | Losing your job can be a difficult time. Talk to someone about taking care of you and your family’s mental health. | Beyond Blue |
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| Support for young people | Mental health support for young people aged 16-25 years. | Headspace National Youth Mental Health Foundation |
| Support for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islanders | 13YARN is the first national crisis support line for mob who are feeling overwhelmed or having difficulty coping. They offer a confidential one-on-one yarning opportunity with a Lifeline-trained Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter who can provide crisis support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. | 13YARN (13 92 76) 13YARN - Call 13 92 76 | 24/7 Crisis support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders |
| Mental Health Line | NSW Health’s 24/7 statewide and free phone service which links people with NSW mental health services. | Mental Health Line Call: 1800 011 511 |
State based supports
| QLD | Information and support services to workers who may find themselves without work as a result of business closures or redundancy programs. | Worker Transition Scheme and rapid response |
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| NSW | Training Services NSW offers Recognised Prior Learning (RPL), accreditation and training assistance. | Training Services NSW Call: 13 28 11 |
| VIC | Get free qualified, independent advice and support on training, career planning and finding a job in your local area | Skills and Jobs Centres |
| SA | Discover opportunities in South Australia's growth industries. | Government of South Australia - Careers Hub |
| WA | Supporting West Australians through free and low fee training | Jobs and Skills WA |
Information about resumes, job applications and interviews
In most cases, you will need a resume to apply for a new job.
Links to guidance and resources on creating or updating your resume are provided below. If you require assistance, please contact a Workforce Australia Provider in your local area.
| Resume tips | Learn how to create a resume that shows how your skills and experience suit the job you’re applying for. | Resume 101: What needs to be in them (and what stays out) - Workforce Australia Online learning module |
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| Write a cover letter | Learn how to write an effective cover letter that will get you noticed. | Writing a cover letter – Workforce Australia Online learning module |
| Tailoring job applications | Find out about the different ways that employers recruit and how to apply for jobs correctly. | Job applications 101: What goes into one and what it says about you – Workforce Australia Online learning module |
| Prepare for a job interview | Prepare for job interviews by practising responses to common interview questions. |
Other helpful resources
| Mature Age Hub | Information on services and supports specifically for mature aged workers looking for work or wanting to upskill. | Mature Age Hub |
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| Search Job Vacancies | Search Workforce Australia’s current job vacancies. | Workforce Australia for Individuals - Job Search |
| Changing careers | Help with identifying careers or jobs that match your skills and experience. | Job Switch |
| Training and job options | Advice on looking for work, finding training or exploring other job options. | Your Career |
Contact
For any enquiries about employment supports and programs and other services, please email the Retrenchments team at the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations on retrenchment@dewr.gov.au.
Please consider any personal or sensitive information you include, as it may be shared with another government agency or authorised parties.