Job Description

• KU Braddon – Visit KU Braddon here
• Monday to Friday, 8 hours p/day - accruing a monthly RDO
• Qualification: Diploma Qualified Educator

Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not for profit and for purpose organisation.

KU Children's Services (KU) is a leading provider of early education and has proudly been awarded Sector Employer of Choice each year since 2016. We are one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, kindergarten/preschool, family programs and early intervention services.

The Service:

KU Braddon is in a beautiful tree lined street in Canberra’s Inner North, walking distance from the city, and offers beautiful outdoor environments. The outdoor learning environments were architecturally designed by a well-known landscaping group in Canberra, featuring a unique water pumping station, decks and quality finishes. KU Braddon is 55 places and provides a calm, loving place for children to socialise with other children – with a philosophy that care and education must be combined in planning for the needs, interests and skills of each child.

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.

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, choose KU and experience the difference!

Of course, you will need:

• An ACCEQA recognised Diploma in Early Childhood,
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates
• Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children,
• Current Working with Vulnerable People Check
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011),

Experience the KU Difference

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

• Generous annual pay increases,
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Rostered days off for relevant roles,
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
• 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:

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

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

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.