Driving meaningful change in the education and care sector.

We find leaders who inspire, connect with services that prioritise quality care, and build genuine partnerships to shape brighter futures.

Our Core Values

Say it. Mean it. Do it.

Trust is the foundation of everything we do. We believe in honesty, transparency, and accountability, ensuring that every decision aligns with the best interests of children and the profession.

Strive to be better every day.

Excellence isn’t just an outcome; it’s a mindset. Whether it’s recruitment, consulting, or training, we’re always innovating, improving, and delivering on our promise of quality.

Work together. Win together.

Our partnerships are built on trust, not transactions. We are driven by your success and by one clear goal: better outcomes for children through stronger, more stable teams.

Why work with us?

At Firefly HR we are not here to just fill jobs. We are here to create lasting impact.

With integrity, excellence and genuine collaboration at the heart of what we do, we connect visionary leaders and passionate educators with services that value quality and care.

Every placement, every strategy and every connection is driven by one purpose: shaping brighter futures for children, families and the profession.

If you are ready to partner with a team that truly understands, we are ready for you.

Meet Our Expert Team

Meet the people dedicated to excellence in education and care.

James Clendining

Co-Founder

Barbi Clendining

Co-Founder

Steve Moore

Head of Client Engagement

FAQs

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How is Firefly HR different from other recruiters?

We live and breathe the ECEC and OSHC sector. With decades of experience in leadership roles, we know what quality looks like and how to find the right people who can deliver it.

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