Job Description

The Service

KU Concord is a thriving community hub, rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard and has a strong focus on multiculturalism which is embedded into their program through celebrations of cultural events and interactions in children’s first languages. The service has ample staff parking and is accessible by public transport. The staff and families from our centre come from a wide variety of social and cultural backgrounds, which we acknowledge and celebrate daily. We highly value input from all families and encourage families to participate in the development of our program by sharing their knowledge and ideas.

The Role

This is a perfect opportunity for a Certificate III qualified child care educator to join one of the leaders in early childhood education. On offer is an exciting opportunity to join the team 8 hours per day, Monday-Wednesday on a permanent basis. You will also be able to join our casual pool and work across other KU services if you desire.

We want you to be as passionate about early childhood education and as committed to achieving positive outcomes as we are.

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

If that sounds like you, then you should choose KU for your next move!

Of course, you will need:

• Australian working rights
• A current Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Certificate III

• Completed training in Child Protection

• 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,,
• Generous annual pay increases,
• Discounted child care fees
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Rostered days off for relevant roles,

• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave,

• 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

• 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:

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

Want to know more?

Contact Sarah via careers@ku.com.au ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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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.