Childcare Recruitment, Done Differently
We place leaders who transform early learning & OSHC services and inspire change for the better of the education and care sector.
- Candidate Screened
- Requirements Met
Roles we recruit for
At Firefly HR, we believe great services start with great leaders.
We specialise in recruiting for OSHC and ECE leadership and management roles, helping organisations build teams that inspire excellence and create meaningful impact.
Firefly HR: Beyond Childcare Recruitment
- A team that has lived and led in education and care, not just recruited for it
- A tailored search built on deep networks, not templated job ads
- A genuine commitment to quality, safeguarding and long-term success
Values-led Childcare Recruitment
Sourcing that reaches further
We source talent beyond advertising, reaching exceptional candidates not actively seeking roles.
Quality Assured
Expert vetting filters out noise, giving you trusted shortlists.
Support beyond hiring
Professional guidance through ongoing support and sector-specific training.
Our Clients Love Us
Candidate
The service we received was exceptional. Barbi and James took the time to get to know how we operate and what we needed in a director. Their communication skills are excellent, and any correspondence was always received in a timely manner. The entire Firefly team have in-depth knowledge of the early childhood sector which makes them a standout in the recruitment field. We would highly recommend Firefly HR.
Client
Firefly HR is our go to for recruitment in the OOSH industry. They have extensive knowledge and are able to provide high quality applicants as well as constant support throughout the hiring process. We are a return client several times over.
Client
The recruitment process was delivered seamlessly by James. It is obvious that there is a strong focus on client satisfaction and candidate success, and that Fireflyhr pride themselves on delivering exceptional recruitment services. Highly recommend!
Candidate
James and Barbi are dedicated and passionate child care professionals which they know the important qualities of OSHC leaders. In our recent experience in hiring the Assistant Coordinator through them, we were appreciated that they took the time to understand our values and the types of talent which could match us. They supported us and the candidates throughout the process which everything was handled professionally. Highly recommend them!
Client
Transforming Leadership
Because we only work with childcare leaders, we specialise in what leadership means. We know how important it is to align culture & care, and that’s why we make sure our childcare recruitment is bespoke to each service we work with.
Australia's Most Trusted Childcare Recruitment Agency
Looking for a childcare leader that fits your servicc? Find your next star hire with Firefly HR.
Barbi and James were great to deal with, informative and encouraging and kept me in the loop. With their help I’ve landed an amazing role and I’m very happy. Highly recommended Firefly! A leader of the industry.