Diploma (ACCEQ) | Permanent Relief Team Region 11

Imagine being part of a dynamic team of passionate educators who travel across regions, support multiple centres, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and their families every single day. Welcome to the Permanent Relief Team, a tight-knit group of around 60 experienced professionals, united by a shared mission: to deliver exceptional early education wherever it's needed most.

Led by a seasoned early childhood expert and supported by dedicated coordinators, this team offers not just a job, but a rich career experience. Whether you're stepping into a centre to ensure continuity during staff absences or bringing fresh energy and ideas to new environments, you'll play a vital role in shaping young minds while expanding your own professional toolkit.

This isn't your average role. Think of it as your backstage pass to a wide variety of early childhood services, each with its own culture, strengths, and community. You'll build connections, collaborate with educational leaders, and receive tailored mentoring designed to elevate your career to the next level.

The Role

We're looking for a Diploma-qualified Early Childhood Educator who's ready to embrace flexibility, variety, and purpose. If you have experience in delivering high-quality, play-based learning and are excited by the idea of working across multiple services, we want to hear from you

What you'll be doing:

• Working Monday to Friday, 7.6 hours per day
• Taking on a variety of shifts, including opening and closing responsibilities
• Acting as the nominated supervisor when required
• Contributing to high-quality learning environments that support every child's potential

Where you'll be working:
You'll support the following services:

• KU Koala
• KU Kingfisher
• KU Kangaroo
• KU Ashmont
• KU Kookaburra

Candidates will need:

• A recognised Diploma level of qualification in Early Childhood or similar as approved by Australian Children's Education and Quality Authority (ACECQA)
• A current NSW Working with Children Check.
• A driver's license and access to a car, as this position will require you to travel to different services
• Work rights to enable you to work in Australia
• Current and Separate First Aid, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Certificate
• Completed & Current training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations and how they apply in your state
• 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:

• Generous annual pay increases
• 12 rostered days off per year, in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave
• Up to 14 weeks of KU full pay parental leave
• Travel Allowance
• Ongoing professional development including in leadership and management 
• 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 Updated Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

Want to know more?

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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. 

KU is a sensitive employer, and the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability is of utmost importance.