Childcare Recruitment, Done Right

We help childcare centres across Australia find great early childhood educators quickly and affordably – no stress, no inflated fees, just real results.

Who we are

Helping Centres Hire With Heart

Hi, I’m Jovana – mum of three, founder of NexGen Recruiters, and someone who’s worked hands-on in early childhood for over 10 years.

I started NexGen Recruiters because I saw how broken the hiring process had become – high fees, rushed placements, and too many people just filling gaps instead of building great teams. So I flipped the model.

We keep it simple, personal, and honest. No sales targets, no inflated commissions – just a focus on finding the right people for the right centres, so everyone wins.


Why we exist

Built for Better Childcare Hires

After years working in childcare leadership, I saw the same staffing issues again and again – good early childhood educators were hard to find, and the hiring process was often slow, expensive, and impersonal.

NexGen Recruiters was created to cut through all that. We work fast, keep it personal, and focus on long-term fits – not quick placements that fall through.

We’re here to make childcare recruitment easier for centres and more rewarding for early childhood educators. It’s about building lasting teams, not just ticking boxes.


Who we help

Connecting Centres & Educators Who Care

We support two sides of the same story — childcare centres that need reliable, values-aligned staff, and early childhood educators looking for roles where they can genuinely thrive. Whether it’s filling permanent positions or stepping in last-minute, we make hiring feel less like a chore and more like a conversation. Our approach is personal, practical, and built on trust — because when the match is right, everything runs smoother.

Childcare Centres

Whether you run a small, community-led service or a large multi-site group, we’ll help you find educators who genuinely care.

Qualified Educators

Certificate III and Diploma educators, early childhood teachers, educational leaders, assistant directors and centre directors.

All Hiring Needs

Permanent staff, casual temps, and short-term contracts — we match you with the right person quickly, without cutting corners.


Why Childcare Recruitment?

Because This Work Deserves Better Hiring

Most agencies treat recruitment like a numbers game. We don’t. We specialise in early childhood because it’s personal – and getting it wrong costs more than just time.

  • Centres need more than someone “qualified” – they need the right fit
  • Families trust early childhood educators with their kids — that trust starts with great hiring
  • We know this sector, and we care about the people in it
  • Regional roles? Urgent gaps? We’ve filled them – without the runaround

Real results

Trusted by Childcare Centres Across Australia

We’re not here to push numbers or pad out pipelines. NexGen Recruiters delivers real outcomes – fast. Whether it’s a local centre needing someone yesterday, or a remote provider struggling to attract the right fit, we know how to move quickly and do it properly.

We’ve built strong relationships with centres across the country by being transparent, responsive, and results-driven. The proof? Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals – because when you genuinely solve problems, people remember.

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Speed Without Shortcuts

We move fast, but never at the expense of quality. Most roles are filled within days, not weeks.

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We’ve Done the Work

60+ centres served, hundreds of childhood educators placed, and a track record that speaks for itself.

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Trusted Across Australia

From metro Melbourne to Alice Springs, we go where others won’t – and get results.

Ready to Hire or Be Hired?

No long forms. No complicated process. If you’re a childcare centre looking for your next great educator, or an early childhood educator looking for your next opportunity – let’s chat.