Childcare Educator Ku Kooinda

4 weeks ago

Newcastle, Australia KU Children's Services Full time

Long Day Care
- Qualification: Certificate III

KU has been recognised as the Employer of Choice 8 times more than any other provider within the sector We are incredibly proud to have obtained this recognition every year since 2016. Join us if you want to be seen and valued as an Early Childhood Professional working in supportive and inclusive environments.

Kooinda Workbase Child Care Centre is a thriving 56 place long day care service located within the campus of University of Newcastle. Their purpose-built service is surrounded by wonderful leafy bushland. The name ‘Kooinda’ means ‘a happy place’ in the local indigenous Awabakal language.

The service is very accessible via your own car or public transport, there are free and cheap paid parking options close by however there are regular buses that run to the campus with a bus stop very close by to the entrance.

Most of the team at Kooinda have been with KU between five to 20+ years and enjoy working across the 4 rooms at the service whilst sharing their special interests such as music, landscape design, storytelling and cooking with the children and families. Staff have a wonderful relaxing staff room with large windows overlooking onto the bushland surrounds and there are some cosy spots to maximise your opportunity to recharge during break times.

There is a very large yard that children can explore throughout the day that is open plan providing lovely opportunities for siblings and friends to interact no matter their age whilst playing amongst the cubby houses, on the climbing frames and in the mud kitchens.

The service focuses on natural environments and sustainability, where possible materials are natural, sustainable and upcycled. When they are not at the service, they are enjoying regular walks through the campus and bushland as well as sporting activities on the close by grassy area.

The team are looking for someone to join on a permanent, full time basis. You will work 8 hours per day, Monday to Friday accruing a monthly rostered day off.

**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 Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
- 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 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 service-based 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,
- Well-resourced 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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