Job Description

The Service

This long day care service has been operating for over 15 years in a modern, purpose-built facility for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Conveniently located on George Street, it offers free on-site parking and easy access via public transport.

The centre features three well-resourced rooms filled with natural light and supported by a qualified, long-standing, and diverse team. Each space is equipped with sustainable materials to support quality learning.

Children enjoy a large outdoor area with sandpits, mud kitchens, climbing equipment, and shaded play spaces. Educators also benefit from a calm, well-equipped staff room for rest and recharge.

The Role

This is a permanent full-time role, working 8-hour days Monday to Friday, with a generous Director’s allowance and a paid monthly RDO to support your work–life balance.

In this role, you’ll inspire, motivate, and lead a passionate team, drawing on your strong pedagogical knowledge and experience to build meaningful relationships with children and families. You’ll oversee rostering, mentoring, daily operations, and policy implementation, all while fostering a positive and collaborative team culture.

You’ll be backed by a strong support network, including an experienced Service Administrator, Education and Quality team, Education Support Manager, Child Wellbeing team, and Learning and Development specialists—ensuring you have everything you need to thrive.

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,
• Up to 15 weeks of KU fully paid parental leave on top of government provisions
• Teachers Accreditation/Support team
• Generous annual pay increases,
• Discounted Child Care Fees
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Access to variety of salary packaging options,
• 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,
• 20% staff discount for children attending CCS Services
• 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
• A completed ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree and proficient NESA Accreditation
• Demonstrated Leadership Experience with a minimum of 2 years management experience
• Assessment and Rating Experience
• Completed Child Protection 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 Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

How to apply:

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

Want to know more?

Contact Sarah, HR Partner via 02 9268 359 or careers@ku.com.au ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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.