Service Director

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia KU Children's Services Full time

Job Description

For the 8th year consecutive year, we have been recognised as an Employer of Choice We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.

  • KU Faulconbridge - Visit the service page

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

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 services meet or exceed the National Quality Standards.

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.

The Service

KU Faulconbridge Children's Centre located in the beautiful Blue Mountains offers a thriving, purpose-built 58 place long day care service for children aged from 6 weeks to 6 years old. Designed by Architect, Graeme Butler, the service offers an excellent learning environment for young children, with specifically designed indoor play spaces and a large outdoor play area.

We are looking for a permanent, full time Service Director to innovate, inspire, motivate and lead a dedicated team. You will bring your sound pedagogical knowledge, experience of developing and maintaining relationships with children and families, rostering, mentoring, daily routines, policy implementation whilst building a harmonious working environment. You will have the support of a dedicated and experienced service administrator as well as the Education and Quality team, education support manager, learning and development facilitator and wider support services available across the organisation.

This is a permanent, full time position working 8 hours per day, Monday-Friday. You will receive a generous director's allowance and accrue a monthly rostered day off in addition to usual annual leave entitlements.

If that sounds like you, Join KU and take the next step in your career

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 service-based staff,
  • 12 rostered days off per year, in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU fully paid parental leave on top of government provisions
  • 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,
  • Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
  • Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

Of course, you will need:

  • Australian working rights
  • A current NSW Working with Children Check
  • An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
  • Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
  • Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
  • NESA Teacher Accreditation
  • Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations
  • Working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Frameworks (EYLF)

How to apply:

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

Want to know more?

Contact Anthony, HR Generalist via or (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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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 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.

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