Question 1

What is Vhire?

Accepted Answer

Vhire is an Australian AI-powered recruitment agency specialising in childcare, aged care and healthcare recruitment across regional NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA and NT.

Question 2

Which regions does Vhire recruit in?

Accepted Answer

Vhire operates across all Australian states with a focus on regional areas including regional NSW, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia and the Northern Territory.

Question 3

Does Vhire help with childcare recruitment?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vhire specialises in childcare recruitment across regional Australia, placing Certificate III educators, Diploma educators, Early Childhood Teachers, Room Leaders and Centre Directors.

Question 4

How does Vhire's AI-powered recruitment work?

Accepted Answer

Vhire uses AI-powered screening to match employer vacancy requirements against a national and international candidate database, delivering pre-screened, interview-ready candidates faster than traditional job advertising.

Question 5

What is the DAMA visa program for regional employers?

Accepted Answer

The Designated Area Migration Agreement allows regional Australian employers to sponsor overseas workers with concessions not available through standard visa pathways. Vhire refers eligible employers to trusted registered migration agent partners. Vhire is not a migration agent.

Question 6

Does Vhire recruit for aged care?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Vhire specialises in aged care recruitment for regional Australian employers, placing Aged Carers, Personal Care Assistants, Nursing Support Workers and Registered Nurses.

Question 7

How do I post a childcare vacancy with Vhire?

Accepted Answer

Contact Vhire at info@vhire.com.au or visit vhire.com.au/hire-staff. Our team responds within 2 business hours to confirm your brief and activate sourcing.

Question 8

What does the Worker Retention Payment mean for childcare recruitment?

Accepted Answer

The Worker Retention Payment adds 10% above award rates for eligible childcare educators from December 2024, rising to 15% from December 2025. Regional centres can now compete with metro on pay. Vhire briefs every candidate on the WRP as standard.

Question 9

What childcare qualifications does Vhire screen for?

Accepted Answer

Vhire screens for Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC30121), Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (CHC50121), Bachelor of Early Childhood Education and ACECQA-assessed equivalent international qualifications.

Question 10

What is Vhire's placement guarantee?

Accepted Answer

Vhire conducts post-placement check-ins at 30 and 90 days after every placement. If a placed educator leaves within the guarantee period, Vhire initiates a replacement search at no additional placement fee.

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