Childcare Educator Ku Kooinda

2 weeks ago

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia KU Children's Services Full time
Long Day Care

  • Qualification: Certificate III
The name 'Kooinda' means 'a happy place' in the local indigenous Awabakal language.

Our focus is on ensuring we provide a happy, safe and accepting environment, which reflects and enriches the lives and identities of the children and families that attend our service.


Kooinda has a focus on exploring the natural environment and they utilise the natural environment of the service and the University of Newcastle campus to deliver a program and focus on caring for our environment and developing children's interest in creating a sustainable future.

KU has been recognised as the employer of choice 7 years running. Join us if you want to be seen and valued as an Early Childhood Professional

We are looking for someone to work 8 hours a day, Monday and Tuesday until January 2024.

Do you:

  • Have a passion for working with children
  • Aspire to further your career
  • Want sector leading pay & benefits
  • Want to be recognised for your contributions
  • Desire to work with highly skilled professional colleagues
If that sounds like you, perhaps you should choose KU as your employer

Of course, you will need:

  • Australian working rights
  • A current NSW Working with Children Check
  • An ACECQA recognised Certificate III
  • Completed training in Child Protection
  • Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
  • Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

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,
  • Generous annual pay increases,
  • 5 additional personal leave days for servicebased staff,
  • Rostered days off for relevant roles,
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
  • Access to variety of salary packaging options,
  • Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
  • 94% of staff say we live our values,
  • KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers,
  • KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal,
  • Access to extensive free professional learning,
  • An inclusive culture with a shared vision,
  • Wellresourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
  • Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply:

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

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  • 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._

Degree Level :
Certificate III in Early Childhood Education And Care Equivalent

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