Job Description

• Certificate III Qualified
• Full time with a paid monthly rostered day off - every month!
• KU Maidstone Children's Centre

The Service

At KU Maidstone, we offer a diverse range of services, including long day care, funded kindergarten, and allied health support, all within a beautifully designed space that caters to the unique needs of Maidstone’s children and families. Our approach is all about empowering children by nurturing their individual interests and strengths, creating enriching and intentional experiences that inspire growth and curiosity.

We believe that building strong, respectful relationships with both children and families is key to fostering a supportive learning environment. Through our key educator approach, we provide continuity and consistency of care, ensuring that every child feels a deep sense of trust and connection. If you’re looking to be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth, we’d love to hear from you!

The Role

We are looking for qualified Certificate IIII qualified educator to join the service full time accruing a paid day off every month!

Applicants will have:

• Australian working rights
• A current VIC Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised and completed Certificate III level qualification
• 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)

Experience the KU Difference

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

• Sector leading pay rates, up to 25% above the Award,
• Generous annual pay increases
• Staff discount on childcare fees
• Up to 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave in addition to paid government entitlements
• 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,
• Blue Light Discount Card
• 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.

Ready to Apply?

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How to apply?

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Want to know more?

Contact Anthony, HR Partner via careers@ku.com.au or on 02 9268 3930 ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

KU is committed to social justice, 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.