At Sparkways, we’re dedicated to making a meaningful difference every single day. If you're passionate about creating a lasting impact and want to be part of a team that helps shape lives, we would love to hear from you.
Who are the Sparkways team?
We are the proud employers of hundreds of passionate and hardworking people, committed to making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families we work with.
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More than 600 members of staff
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One third of staff stay for more than 4 years
40
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Of our staff speak a second language
The value of working with our team
Employee benefits
Working at Sparkways means being part of a purpose-driven team, where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your wellbeing is a priority. Here are just some of the benefits we offer:
- Employee Wellbeing program
- Trauma informed practice training
- Childcare Traineeships
- Opportunities for career progression
- Sparkways Reward and Recognition Program
Work culture and environment
We believe in the power of opportunity, connection, and care to change lives. Every day, we work to spark the potential in every child, and in doing so, we grow ourselves and our communities.
We wholeheartedly embrace diversity in all its forms. Our team is enriched by people from different cultures, ages and backgrounds. This diversity enhances our community and brings invaluable perspectives and experiences — not just to our work, but to the lives of the children and families we serve. We believe our differences make us stronger, more innovative, and more compassionate.
We’re united by a shared commitment to our values — Inclusion, Inspiration, Commitment, and Growth. These values are lived daily in our actions and reflected in our culture of care, trust, and development. Whether you're in an early learning service, supporting our people, or leading strategic initiatives, what you do at Sparkways matters — and it has impact.
Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) – Early Years
In 2025, Sparkways engaged Berry Street to provide ongoing professional learning to all early childhood teachers and educators working across all our Kindergartens and Childcare centres.
The Berry Street Education Model (BSEM) – Early Years, is a trauma-informed, strength-based framework designed to support young children in early childhood education and care settings. Developed by Berry Street, a leading Australian child welfare organisation, this model provides educators with practical strategies to create safe, predictable, and nurturing learning environments for children who have experienced adversity or trauma.
The Berry Street Education Model is proven to be effective by:
- Trauma-informed framework: Helps children feel safe and supported
- Practical and evidence-based: Based on research in neuroscience, child development, and psychology.
- Whole-child approach: Supports social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Empowers educators: Provides tools for managing challenging behaviours with compassion in a play-based environment
Professional Development
Sparkways Annual and Regional Conference
At Sparkways, we are proud to host both our Annual and Regional Conferences - key events that bring together our passionate educators and dedicated business teams for a day of learning, connection, and collaboration
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