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

About Us

KU Children’s Services (KU) is one of the most respected early education providers in Australia and has an enviable reputation for the quality of our services. 100 % of KU centres meet or exceed the National Quality Standards. KU is a leading not for profit provider of 113 early childhood education and care services in NSW, VIC, ACT and QLD.

The KU Permanent Relief Team

Our KU Permanent Relief Team works across several services to cover leave taken by permanent staff, playing a pivotal role in supporting our services in their success. The Permanent Relief Team is a close-knit network of early childhood education professionals who are passionate about teaching and caring for children. The team provides a welcoming and supportive environment for suitably qualified applicants to continue to interact with and care for children.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Child Care Educator with a completed Diploma qualification in Children’s Services who values partnering with families, is keen to further develop their skills and wants to join a passionate, capable and dedicated team.

The ideal applicant is a team player with innovative programming abilities and current knowledge of the role of Responsible Person.

We have two full time, permanent positions available across our Inner City and Eastern Suburbs Services. You will work Monday-Friday, 8 hours per day , accruing a Monthly Rostered Day Off (RDO). For more information about our services, please visit our website .

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

• A recognised Diploma level of qualification in Children’s Services or similar as approved by Australian Children’s Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA).
• Current NSW Working with Children Check.
• Work rights to enable you to work in Australia.
• Current knowledge of Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children.
• 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 Early Years Learning Framework.
• Demonstrated computer literacy skills.
• Professional level of written and verbal communication skills.

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.

• 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 the above resonates with you and you feel you can positively contribute to this close-knit team, please click the ‘apply now’ button to be taken to the application form! For inquiries, contact Sarah, HR Generalist via [email protected] ( please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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.