Modern Star was first known as Modern Teaching Aids (MTA). Established in 1956. MTA was the first Australian company to sell educational equipment and materials to kindergarten, schools, parents and toy stores. 

The group was rebranded to Modern Star some time after it was sold in 2002. Subsequently Modern Star acquired KESCO Educational and Kangaroo Educational & Tutor Warehouse, with numerous acquisitions to follow.

Modern Star is the original and now the largest supplier of world class brands and educational ‘hands on’ resources to education institutions all across Australia and New Zealand. 
 
Modern Star now operates in three distinct market channels across Australia & New Zealand.
 
1. Educational Resource Supply 
2. Wholelsale Distribution,  
3. Direct-to-Consumer.

The Modern Star group of companies now include the following retail and educational and specialist resource companies.

- Modern Teachings Aids
- Zart Art 
- Clever Patch
- Educating Kids
- Kangaroo Educational
- KESCO Educational
- Modern Brands
- Educational Vantage

Today the Modern Brands wholesale division is the largest privately owned toy distribution business representing the worlds best quality educational toy and gift brands.

Modern Star employs over 400 staff across Australia and New Zealand. with multiple sales teams geographically dispersed achieving 100% national sales service and support coverage  

The Modern Star Head Office is located on Sydney's Northern Beaches, with additional offices and warehouses in QLD, NSW, VIC. 

You can view our website at www.modernstar.com

Education

Modern Star Pty Ltd

Modern Star Pty Ltd's headquarters in Brookvale, Australia

This department focuses on the implementation, administration, and management of enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management systems.

Enterprise Software

The Customer Service and Support team at Modern Star Pty Ltd plays a critical role in ensuring a seamless experience for both educational institutions and retail customers across Australia and New Zealand. This team is responsible for handling customer inquiries, providing technical support, and addressing service issues effectively. They work collaboratively to manage service requests, maintain customer satisfaction, and support the company's diverse product offerings, leveraging various channels like phone, email, and chat to deliver exceptional service and support.

Customer Service and Support

The Marketing Team at Modern Star Pty Ltd is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive marketing strategies that enhance brand visibility and drive demand across the company's three market channels: Educational Resource Supply, Wholesale Distribution, and Direct-to-Consumer. This team manages the promotion and branding efforts for all associated companies, including Modern Teaching Aids, Zart Art, Clever Patch, and others. Their roles involve digital marketing, content creation, brand management, ecommerce optimization, and market research, ensuring Modern Star maintains its leading position within the educational and toy distribution sectors across Australia and New Zealand.

Marketing Team

**Team Name:** Planning and Operations

The Planning and Operations team at Modern Star Pty Ltd is responsible for optimizing supply chain logistics, ensuring cybersecurity resilience, and overseeing comprehensive inventory planning and management. Key roles also include safety management across all facilities, strategic planning, and managing mergers and acquisitions to support the company's continued growth and market presence in the education and wholesale distribution sectors.

Planning and Operations

The Finance and Accounting team at Modern Star Pty Ltd is responsible for managing the company's financial health and ensuring accurate financial reporting. Key roles include handling payroll, managing accounts receivable and payable, assisting with financial accounting, and overseeing financial operations. The team, led by the Group Financial Controller and GM Finance, ensures compliance with financial regulations, supports strategic financial planning, and provides critical financial insights to support the company's growth and operations across its multiple market channels and subsidiaries.

Finance and Accounting

The Leadership Team at Modern Star Pty Ltd is responsible for setting the strategic direction, overseeing the performance, and ensuring the smooth operation of the company across its various market channels and brands. Comprising senior executives including the Chief Marketing Officer, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Education Officer, Group Chief Executive Officer, and Chief Operating Officer, this team collaborates to drive growth, innovation, and excellence in educational resource supply, wholesale distribution, and direct-to-consumer sales throughout Australia and New Zealand.

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