KU Children’s Services Hiring for Diploma Qualified Educator Job at Melbourne Full Time

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

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.

Advanced Child Care Educator Qualified | KU Alfred Child Care Centre – Permanent, Part time

·Recognised Employer of Choice 6 years running

·Access to FREE Professional Development

·Sector Leading Not For Profit

The Service

KU Alfred Child Care Centre, located in inner Melbourne, is a caring space, that is safe, stimulating and rich in natural resources, which creates a homely and welcoming atmosphere. Our environment gives children opportunities to explore, investigate, enquire and problem-solve. It is a space that encourages and engages children to create social groups, test out ideas, challenge each other’s thinking and build new understanding.

KU Alfred is situated on Commercial road, between Prahran and St Kilda Road, The service is a 3 minute walk from Prahran train station and easily accessible via tram and bus.

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

The Role

KU is looking for an educator with a completed Diploma qualification in Early Childhood Education and Care who values partnering with families, is a team player, takes initiative and wants to join a passionate, capable, and dedicated team.

On offer is a permanent part time position working 8 hours per day on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s on a rotating roster. Access to additional hours on non rostered days available if interested through our KU Casual Team.

What are we looking for?

We want you to be as passionate about early childhood education and as committed to achieving positive outcomes as we are.

In addition, you will have:

• Unlimited work rights to enable you to work in Australia
• A current Victorian Working with Children Check
• A recognised Diploma level of qualification in Children’s Services or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
• Current Child Protection training
• A current First Aid certificate which includes Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management training
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
• Working knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills
• Professional level of written and verbal communication skills

Why join us?

To encourage and support your professional journey, KU offers:

• Sector leading employment conditions and pay within well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces
• An outstanding professional learning program which includes access to a wide variety of pedagogical and corporate training workshops, courses, and network meetings
• Opportunities for career enhancement, progression, and development
• Leading edge technology
• A commitment to innovative and child-focused research on curriculum development and the future innovations and trends in early childhood development
• Paid Parental Leave for all staff
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues

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.

As an inclusive employer KU welcomes all applicants with the skills and/or experience relevant to the position to apply. We value individual differences such as age, colour, religion, gender, sexual identification or orientation, or ethnic origin – including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of culturally and linguistically diverse communities and people with disabilities.

How do you apply?

If the above resonates with you and you feel you can positively contribute to this dedicated and passionate team, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken to the application form!

For inquiries, contact Anthony, HR Generalist via [email protected] ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

To view other exciting opportunities with KU, please visit our website www.ku.com.au

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