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Group of diverse childcare educators at Story House placing hands together in a supportive gesture, with a heart icon symbolising unity and teamwork.

Embracing YOU

Whoever you are, wherever you're from, we value you and your story. 

Proudly Inclusive

We're proud to be part of so many different communities, supporting children and families from all walks of life. So it's really important that our team is just as diverse - and that Story House is a safe, respectful space for everyone. 

But it goes further than that. 

Every Story House-er is unique, and we love them for it! It's who you are. It's the journey you're on. It's the qualities and skills you bring. It's the ideas you share. 

And when we connect all those different pieces? Well, it makes us better and stronger. It's beautiful. Come see for yourself. 

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Healthy Families

We're all about sprinkling some magic on your journey to parenthood! Our "Healthy Families" program supports our Story House-ers starting or expanding their family.

🧩 75% staff discount 

🧩 Sonder - Our 24/7 safety & wellbeing service

🧩 Retail discounts via Main St  

🧩 Flexible return to work 

🧩 Connection via keeping in touch days

🧩 Breastfeeding friendly workplaces

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Two educators sharing a laugh over snacks, reflecting supportive, inclusive workplace culture in childcare.

GenerationU

We're all about championing our under-35 stars in early learning. It's not just about now; it's an investment in a future filled with innovation and brightness. 

🧩 Free Early Learning Cert III & Dip quals 

🧩 Victorian ECT mentor program

🧩 Story Up- our interview coaching app

🧩 Thrive - same-day pay & finance coach

🧩 Retail discounts via Main Street

🧩 SHEL-endar - our PD calendar

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Reconciliation Matters

We're on a mission with our Story House-ers to actively support reconciliation, unity, understanding as well as celebrating our shared heritage.

🧩 Organisational RAP - Click here 

🧩 Reconciliation Committee 

🧩 Striving for RAP approval in all services

🧩 Indigenous translations through Sonder

🧩 Land acknowledgment on each job ad

🧩 Annual Indigenous shirts 

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Cultural Celebration

We're all about reflecting the vibrant cultures in our wider community! Our diverse teams are on a mission to craft a genuinely positive environment.

🧩 Sonder offers hundreds of translations

🧩 StoryGrow - english coaching app

🧩 Cultural uniform offering

🧩 Visa sponsorship opportunities

🧩 Cultural events & celebrations 

🧩 Flexible work arrangements

🧩 Inclusive policies

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SHEL-Pride

We're all about creating a workplace where everyone, including our fabulous LGBTQI+ community, feels safe, seen, heard, valued, and respected.

🧩 Partnership with Pride in diversity

🧩 Inclusion & Gender Affirmation policies

🧩 LGBTQI+ networking opportunities

🧩 LGBTQI+ inclusion training 

🧩 Gender neutral bathrooms 

🧩 Sonder - 24/7 safety & wellbeing EAP

🧩 Wellbeing & Inclusion Advisor 

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Childcare educator engaging with children, empowering early childhood education in a supportive, inclusive environment.

Uniquely Capable

We're committed to providing a welcoming & accommodating environment for Story House-ers with disabilities. Your uniqueness is embraced & valued here.

🧩 Partnerships with community providers

🧩 Flexible work opportunities 

🧩 MHFA Certification for all SMs & 2ICs

🧩 Free First Aid & CPR training 

🧩 Free flu vaccinations 

🧩 Adjusted recruitment processes 

🧩 Sonder - 24/7 safety & wellbeing EAP

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Governance

At Story House, our journey towards inclusive excellence is diligently overseen by the dedicated Story House People & Culture team. Our Proudly Inclusive framework thrives on collaborative actions driven by the dynamic Wellbeing Committee and the proactive People & Culture team. View the framework HERE.

To gauge our progress, we regularly assess our initiatives against both internal metrics and external benchmarks, ensuring transparency and accountability. Notably, Story House has earned the prestigious "Great Place to Work" certification for two consecutive years, affirming our dedication to fostering an exceptional workplace environment. Additionally, we proudly secured a position among the top 10 "Australia's Best Workplaces" in 2023 and 2024.

As staunch advocates for diversity and inclusion, Story House is an institutional member of "Pride in Diversity", aligning with the national not-for-profit employer support program for LGBTQI+ workplace inclusion. Our commitment to evaluating impact extends beyond metrics, incorporating continuous feedback from our valued Story House-ers and key partners.

In our steadfast pursuit of fostering talent, we've partnered with a registered training provider, welcoming over 400 trainees since 2021. Story House remains committed to not only meeting but exceeding the benchmarks set for inclusivity, diversity, and workplace excellence.

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Supporting YOU

Benefits and support where they matter most.

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Developing YOU

The place to grow the career YOU want. 

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Moving with YOU

Want to move to VIC, NSW or QLD? 

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