Job Description

• KU Queanbeyan
• Full time Permanent Position
• Qualification: Diploma

KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, parents and educators. We are very proud to welcome the large and diverse KU family of children, families and staff who experience KU with us each day. Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it’s OK to be different, and we can all be different, together. Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not for profit organisation

The Hours and Service:

Located in Karabar, New South Wales near the ACT border, KU Queanbeyan South Early Learning Centre provides long day care services for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old, Monday to Friday. The service also provides a full preschool program, assisting children and families with the transition to school. KU Queanbeyan South has staff parking onsite, and is a service whose passionate team care for children with an emphasis on an inclusive environment where children feel like they belong and are encouraged to play, discover and learn.

This is a permanent full time position, accruing a paid monthly rostered day off – every month! Available within a high performing, welcoming and a close-knit team, we are very keen to hear from you.

Do you:

• Have a passion for working with children
• Aspire to further your career
• Want sector leading pay & benefits
• Want to be recognised for your contributions
• Desire to work with highly skilled professional colleagues

Of course, you will need:

• Australian working rights
• A current employee Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Diploma
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
• Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

If that sounds like you, choose KU for your next move in your professional career!

Experience the KU Difference

KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:

• Sector leading pay rates, above the Award,
• Generous annual pay increases,
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
• Access to variety of salary packaging options,
• Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
• 94% of staff say we live our values,
• KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
• KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
• Access to extensive free professional learning,
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit your Updated Resume and a Cover Letter by clicking the “Apply Now” button. Applications must be submitted via portal.

Want to know more?

Having trouble applying? Have questions? Please email our careers team for assistance via careers@ku.com.au

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children