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Recruit, Coach & Retain
Finding reliable entry-level staff is hard. Keeping them is even harder. Y Careers recruits, screens and supports new employees with six months of Career Coaching to help them settle in, build confidence and stay longer.
Recruit, Coach & Retain Program
Six Months of Career Coaching
Helping new employees settle in, build confidence and stay longer.
$3,000 Fixed Fee
No commissions. No percentage of salary. No hidden costs.
Three-Month Replacement Guarantee
If it doesn't work out, we'll replace the candidate at no additional cost.
What makes us different
Traditional recruitment can often feel like a one-and-done process: you receive a résumé, conduct an interview, and then you're left to handle the rest. But at Y Careers, we’re focused on long-term impact. We not only help find and recruit great people, but we also offer continuous support through training and career coaching.
We’re more than just a recruitment service. We’re your workforce partner. Here’s how we stand out.
GEN Z ATTRACTION
Our recruitment service is specifically tailored to attract Gen Z to the Education and Care Sector. Co-designed with young people and industry experts, our program ensures we’re meeting the needs of both the next generation of workers and the sector itself.
Through our wide network, we reach motivated, job-ready young people who are actively seeking long-term careers in the Education and Care Sector. We work closely with them to build their confidence and prepare them for interviews, so you meet candidates who are ready to work.
ACCESS TO ONGOING SUPPORT
Our support doesn't end once the candidate is placed. Every person we connect to a role receives access to a Y Careers Coach for up to 6 months. This support helps ensure a smoother onboarding experience, builds confidence, and boosts retention, so your new hire stays engaged and supported from day one.
Online career coach bookings are available
This wraparound model means the person you employ is more likely to stay, grow and thrive in your workplace.
Every new hire gets monthly, structured coaching sessions covering:
- Getting started and settling into the role
- Building Confidence & Development Needs
- Time Management & Productivity
- Communication & Workplace Challenges
- Resilience, Wellbeing & Adaptability
- Career Growth & Future Planning
Our Focus Areas
- Early Childhood Education & Care
- Outside of School Hours Care
- Disability Support
- Aged Care
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benefits of employing young people
Enthusiasm
Young employees bring enthusiasm, creativity, and connect easily with children and families.
Quick Learners
They’re quick learners,
tech-savvy,
and committed to building long-term
careers in the industry.
Sustainable Solution
Young talent provides a sustainable solution to workforce shortages in the education and care sector.
Supports Inclusion
Hiring young people supports diversity, inclusion, and reduces youth unemployment.
FAQs
This program is for people who are already qualified in education and care. We match you with employers looking for skilled professionals, coordinate the entire process, and provide you with a dedicated Career Coach for ongoing support for up to 6 months once you start your new role.
No. The program is completely free for job seekers. The employer covers the cost of the service.
No. While Y Careers' traineeship program focuses on supporting young people aged 18–26 through a Commonwealth exemption under the Age Discrimination Act 2004, this exemption does not apply to the Recruit, Coach & Retain program. As Y Careers is not the legal employer, this service is open to people of all ages.
You'll be matched with roles across the education and care sector, including Early Childhood Education and Care, Out of School Hours Care, aged care, and disability support.
Once you start your new role, you'll have access to a dedicated Career Coach for six months to support you as you settle in, answer questions, and help you grow in your position.
To express your interest in the Recruit, Coach & Retain Program, reach out to our Recruitment Services Team at [email protected] and we'll take it from there.
Yes. If you're eligible and your application meets the program criteria, you will be guaranteed a placement.
If a placement doesn't work out, we'll work with you to find an alternative role that's a better match. Your Career Coach will support you through that transition.