Diploma Qualified Childcare Educator Ku Sutherland

**The Service**

KU Sutherland Preschool, located in the heart of Sutherland along Old Princes Highway has free onsite parking as well as being conveniently located by the train station.

This service provides a supportive, welcoming and nurturing space where each child is immersed in a rich tapestry of educationally interactive experiences - a space where children are supported to be their own, unique selves, growing and developing a sense of belonging and empowerment.

Rated as exceeding under the NQS, KU Sutherland also has a special interest in sustainability and creating natural environments.

**The Role**

We are looking for an experienced, motivated, inspiring diploma qualified educator to work 8am-4pm Monday-Friday on a permanent basis. you will accrue a monthly rostered day off and have access to an abundance of free professional learning.

It would be very beneficial if you had experience of implementing nature play, sustainable practices and environmental awareness issues in Early Childhood Education.

For the 8th consecutive year, KU 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.

**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, then you should choose KU as your employer

**Of course, you will need**:

- Australian working rights
- A current Working with Children Check
- An ACECQA recognised Diploma
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
- 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)

If that sounds like you, choose KU for your next move in your professional 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,
- 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.

**Want to know more?**

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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._

Degree Level : Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care Equivalent