Child Care Educator

6 days ago

Council of the City of Sydney, Australia KU Children's Services Full time

Overview

Child Care Educator (CCE) | The Tree House — SYDNEY, NSW, Australia

KU Treehouse is a vibrant childcare centre located inside the Stockland building on Castlereagh Street, a 5-minute walk from Gadigal station. The centre features a rooftop atrium, a "secret forest" play area, sandpits, water play, and leafy plants designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and a connection to the environment. We are committed to sustainability and to integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural perspectives as a foundation for sustainable practices and environmental respect.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and reflective Certificate III qualified educator to join KU Treehouse, working 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities

- Provide high-quality care and education for children in alignment with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).
- Foster a safe, inclusive, and environmentally responsible learning environment.
- Collaborate with team members to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
- Maintain compliance with the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and National Regulations (2011).

Qualifications

- A current NSW Working with Children Check
- An ACECQA recognised Certificate III qualification
- Completed Child Protection Training and demonstrated understanding of current child safety 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 and Benefits

KU offers benefits including generous annual pay increases, 15 personal leave days for service-based staff, up to 14 weeks of paid parental leave, salary packaging options, access to the Employee benefits program with discounts from 400+ retailers, and extensive professional learning. We value holistic staff wellness and provide a supportive, inclusive culture with opportunities for coaching and mentoring.

How to Apply

Please submit your updated cover letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button. In your cover letter, please specify your preference of position.

Contact and Additional Info

For more information, contact Trish, HR Generalist, at 02 9121 6158 or careers@ku.com.au (note: applications are not accepted via this email).

The KU Careers Facebook page provides recruitment updates, news, and interview tips. Like and follow

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child-safe organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining a child-safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children. KU has a zero-tolerance policy for harm or abuse of children.

Job Info

- Job Identification: 2351
- Job Category: Cert III Educator
- Posting Date: 09/18/2025
- Locations: Level 2, 133 Castlereagh Street, SYDNEY, NSW, 2000, AU
- Degree Level: Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (Equivalent)

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