Job Description

What is the Permanent Relief Team?
The Permanent Relief Team (PR) is a group of qualified professionals, including Early Childhood Teachers, Diploma and Certificate III Educators, and Chefs who support KU services by filling temporary vacancies. Unlike casual staff, PR team members are permanent employees and play a vital role in:

• Maintaining consistent, responsive relationships with children and families
• Upholding the quality of KU’s education and care
  

Services are grouped by region, and team members travel within their allocated area to all services. The team is supported by a Permanent Relief Manager and dedicated coordinators, with rosters typically provided 6–8 weeks in advance.

The Role
Due to the continued success of the PR team, we are recruiting for multiple positions following internal progression.

This role suits experienced Diploma Qualified Educators who thrive in play-based environments, enjoy variety, and value building meaningful connections with children, families, and colleagues.

Positions are primarily full-time (Monday to Friday, 8-hour shifts), with part-time options considered for the right candidates. The region this role will support is mainly Newcastle; however you will also travel to Ourimbah (Central Coast) and Tanilba Bay (Port Stephens).

Flexibility is essential. You will work a range of opening and closing shifts across multiple services in your region, with occasional short-notice changes to your schedule. A valid driver’s licence and access to a car are required.

You will report to the Permanent Relief Manager, who provides tailored support and mentorship. The PR team also connects through an annual professional development day and optional networking sessions.

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
• Monthly Roster Day Off for full time roles
• 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.
  

Of course, you will need:

• Australian working rights
• A current NSW Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Diploma Qualification
• Completed Child Protection Training, National Child Safety Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices

• Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates

• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• Working knowledge of the National Quality Standards (NQS) and Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)
  

How to apply?

Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the ' APPLY NOW' button.

Want to know more?

Contact Sarah, HR Generalist via careers@ku.com.au or on 02 9268 3959 ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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.