KU Children’s Services Hiring for Child Care Educator Job at Haymarket Full Time

The Service

Darling Nest is our work-based service dedicated to providing quality education and care for children of Commonwealth Bank employees.

Their play-based program intentionally provides opportunities and experiences based upon the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF), for children to discover and pursue their own interests and strengths.

For more information, please visit the service website: https://www.ku.com.au/childcare/centres/darlingnest

The Role

We currently have a permanent full time position available for an early childhood educator with a completed Certificate III qualification.

This position will see you working 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday on a rotating roster and accruing one monthly rostered day off (RDO).

This position would suit someone with experience or an interest in working as a floater across all age groups covering staff breaks.

An interest in sustainable practices is preferred but not essential.

To be considered for this role, it is essential you have:

• Work rights to enable you to work in Australia
• A valid NSW Employee Working with Children Check
• A recognised Certificate III in Children’s Services qualification or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
• Child Protection training and knowledge of current legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children
• Sound understanding of the NQF, EYLF, Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)

COVID19 Vaccination

At KU, the safety and wellbeing of our employees, the children in our care and their families remains our highest priority. This is at the forefront of all that we do, and we welcome applications from candidates who share this spirit. It is a condition of employment that KU staff members are required to hold full COVID-19 vaccination.

Unlocking Endless Possibilities

KU has been awarded Employer of Choice each year since 2016 and is committed to continuing the development of a workplace culture of inclusion and diversity. We actively promote the employment of people from across the spectrum of society.

We encourage applications from people with a disability, and from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Through communicating individual needs during the application process, it allows KU to adapt your recruitment processes to meet an individual’s physical or cultural requirements. We encourage you to talk to us about what your needs are to make your interview a success.

The KU Difference:

• We Reward – We offer sector leading pay and benefits including salary packaging and discounted private health insurance.
• We Build Careers – We enable and encourage our people to grow and evolve with us
• We Grow Our People – We provide opportunities to learn, grow and enhance your professional practice through KU’s high quality professional learning program
• We Offer an Inclusive Culture – We’ve created a diverse and inclusive working culture with a shared vision and common values.

How do you apply?

If you would like to be considered for this position, please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button.

For inquiries, please contact Katie Histon, HR Generalist on 02 9268 3919 or via careers@ku.com.au ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

To view other vacant positions, please visit our website www.ku.com.au/careers

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.

• Sector leading employment conditions and pay

• Well resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces.

• An outstanding professional learning program

• Opportunities for career enhancement, progression and development

• Leading edge technology

• Paid Parental Leave for all staff

• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues

• A commitment to innovative and child-focused research on curriculum, future innovations and trends