Temporary work, also known as temp work, casual work, or contract work, is a great way to gain experience and flexibility in your career. At Entrée Early Years Recruitment, we offer a variety of ongoing shifts across South Australia in various early learning settings. Our shifts can last anywhere from a minimum of 2 hours to a maximum of 8 hours, depending on your availability. Our placements can range from 1 day to 12 months or even longer. So, if you're looking for temporary work opportunities, we've got you covered! 

Temporary and shift work is like building blocks for your career! You'll gain a ton of experience, grow professionally, network with awesome people, and get exposure to diverse practices and experiences. You'll work in all sorts of early childhood settings - Long Day Care Centres, Early Learning Centres, Out of School Hours Care services, and Vacation Care. It's super rewarding and fulfilling to contribute to the education and development of young children, all while enjoying the flexibility of shift work.

It certainly can! Turning a temporary placement into a permanent one is definitely possible. If you're interested, don't hesitate to contact your consultant to discuss our permanent opportunities. Early Years always encourages staff to possess qualities such as being committed, dependable, dedicated, flexible, open to learning new skills and positive attitude towards their work. Demonstrating these qualities can increase your chances of securing a permanent placement.

Please ensure that you arrive at each shift dressed appropriately. Please wear formal black trousers (no gym tights or track pants), black short-sleeve or long-sleeve tops with no visible branding, and flat, fully enclosed shoes (no thongs, high-heels, or platforms). In addition, all Centres are sun smart, so you must bring & wear a hat when outside.

Welcome to Early Years; let's get your Welcome Pack organised! Please get in touch with our friendly team to arrange a time to collect your pack from our Head Office during operational hours. Phone: (08) 8100 8876 | 0439 991 142 | Email: mail@earlyyears.au.

After completing your first shift, check your inbox for a link provided by our Payroll team (ensure you check your junk inbox). After this point, you may visit www.entreeearlyyears.com.au and log in via the top-right button that says Access Portal. 

Please respond to our Weekly Availability email sent to you every Monday (or Tuesday if there is a Public Holiday). Our Early Years team will contact you with the details of our available shifts via text message, phone or email. You may be contacted for shifts as much as a week in advance, the day before or for a same-day start.

We understand; everyone gets sick, and we hope you feel better soon. However, to help us, please contact us a minimum of 3 hours before the start of your shift via phone at (08) 8100 8876 or text at 0439 991 142 or email at mail@earlyyears.au. Can't reach us? We have a 24/7 answering machine service, so please leave your name and number. Prompt communication gives us enough time to inform your Centre and offer a replacement.

1. Once you have applied, please allow us adequate time to review your application. 
2. If successful, one of our consultants will reach out to organise a phone screen and a face-to-face interview. 
3. Following our communication prompts, you must verify all documentation, including clearances, vaccinations and qualifications, and provide two references.
4. Once your references are complete, all documentation is verified, and there are no issues, you will receive a welcome email including your contract and onboarding information. 
5. Please return your contract and any outstanding information as soon as possible. You will then receive our Weekly Availability email and begin commencing assignments.

Please read your Employment Contract – Casual on Hire very carefully. Once you commence an assignment with us you are obliged to abide by the contract, including the confidentiality of any information you become aware of while on assignment.

Please do not use your mobile whilst on assignment. Make sure you get a voicemail facility set up so you can turn the phone off while you are at work. You can check your messages during breaks. All personal calls should be kept to emergencies only or with your supervisor's permission.

We kindly ask that you review our WHS policies in our Employment Induction Information and reach out to your consultant if you have any questions or concerns. Your safety is our top priority, and we are always here to support you.

Talk to your supervisor or the client’s WHS representative and contact your consultant immediately. Your consultant will advise you on the best course of action, depending on the circumstances.

Submit your timesheet as soon as possible after the cut-off time. You will receive a reminder from Entrée if we haven’t received your timesheet by the time required. You will be paid the following week if you do not submit your timesheet after that.

We pay our Early Years Educators and Support Staff under the Educational Services Teachers Award or Children Services Award depending on your level of qualification.