Child Care Educator

5 days ago

Kogarah, Australia KU Children's Services Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year
Description

Join our dynamic and passionate team at KU Kogarah, a warm, welcoming, and thriving 75-place long day care centre, located just a quick 5-minute walk from Kogarah Station. We provide exceptional care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, nurturing their love for learning in a safe and supportive environment.

Our centre features a stunning natural outdoor space, thoughtfully designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and active exploration, offering children endless opportunities to engage with nature and develop new skills.

At KU Kogarah, we celebrate cultural competence and inclusivity, embracing the diverse backgrounds of our community. We foster respect, understanding, and a sense of belonging, empowering children to develop a strong sense of identity.

With easy access to public transport, our centre offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle, making it an ideal place to build a fulfilling career while positively impacting young lives.

Proudly assessed as Exceeding the National Quality Standard by the NSW Department of Education, KU Kogarah is a place where you can make a real difference and grow professionally in a supportive and inspiring environment.

The Role

We are looking for a Certificate III qualified educator to join the service on a fixed term contract till the end of June 2026. This role will see you working Wednesday to Friday 8 hours a day.   

Applicants should have:

  • Australian working rights
  • A current NSW Working with Children Check
  • An ACECQA recognised Certificate III qualification
  • Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices 
  • Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law 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:

  • Generous annual pay increases,
  • 15 personal leave days for service-based staff,
  • Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
  • Access to variety of salary packaging options,
  • 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. (Please specify in your cover letter your preference of position)

Want to know more?

Contact Trish, HR Generalist contactable 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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