Job Description

About Us

KU Children’s Services has been proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years. This recognition reflects a workplace culture where people are supported to thrive, innovate and build meaningful, long‑term careers through investment in their future.

KU operates nearly 120 early childhood education and care services across NSW, VIC, the ACT and QLD. Established in 1895, KU is one of Australia’s most experienced and respected providers of long day care, preschool, outside school hours care, occasional care, family programs and early intervention services. KU also operates brokered programs on behalf of the Commonwealth Government and provides professional services to the early childhood sector and the wider community.

The Role

• Full-Time Permanent role
• Great central CBD location with flexibility
• Rostered days off

This is a great opportunity for someone with a foundation in HR, People & Culture or compliance administration who is looking to build on their experience in a supportive and established team.

Working in the dynamic and evolving Early Childhood Education sector, you’ll support the administration of the Worker Register (secure, national database to track who is working in early childhood education and care services), ensuring employee information and compliance documentation is accurate and up to date. You’ll also have the opportunity to strengthen your knowledge of HR processes, systems and compliance while contributing to improvements in the way we work.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Entering and maintaining accurate information in a national database
• Reviewing and verifying employee compliance documentation
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records
• Managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Supporting improvements to administrative systems and processes
• Collaborating and communicating effectively as part of the wider team

This role could be a great fit if you have some HR administration experience and are looking for your next step, or if you have strong administration experience and an interest in developing your career further.

What we're looking for

To be successful for the role you will have:

• Australian working rights
• A ‘can do’ attitude
• A current Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office and administrative systems
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• A genuine commitment to child safety and wellbeing Ability to adapt to and pick up new systems quickly

Why join KU?

• Generous annual pay increases
• 20% employee discount of CCS Gap Fee within a KU Service
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave
• Access to variety of salary packaging options
• Access to KU Plus - an extensive Employee Benefits Program with access to discounts & cashback from over 400 retailers
• Blue light discount card
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing portal - KU endorses a focus on holistic staff wellness
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision

About Applying

If this sounds like an opportunity you would like to explore, please submit your applications in only three steps:

1. Hit the 'APPLY NOW' button
2. Upload a copy of your updated cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria
3. Upload a copy of your updated resume

Previous applicants need not reapply.

For inquiries, please contact Sarah, People Services Partner via careers@ku.com.au (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 Child Safe Statement of Commitment

KU Children’s Services is a child safe organisation committed to protecting children from harm and abuse. The safety, rights and best interests of children are paramount and inform all aspects of our decision-making. Our longstanding commitment to child safety and wellbeing is demonstrated by our zero tolerance for child abuse, a strong culture of reporting concerns, and respect for children’s voices and participation. We embed the Child Safe Standards in everyday practice, comply with child safe legislation, and foster a culture in which children are safe, valued and heard.