ChildCare Educator

•  KU Castlecrag
• New EA growth opportunity
• Qualification: Child Care Educator (Cert III)

Be a Part of KU Children's Services Exciting Growth

This role is a direct result of our groundbreaking KU Children's Services Teacher's Enterprise Agreement 2025. Our new agreement is designed to continue setting new benchmarks in the sector, providing our employees with the best conditions.

The Hours and Preschool:

KU Castlecrag Preschool has been established for over 60 years and has long held a reputation for excellence in the education and care of children aged 3-5 years old in the community. This 50-place preschool has been rated as Exceeding National Quality Standards and operates within the Castlecrag community centre, with free parking onsite as well as multiple bus stops close by on Edinburgh Road. 

This curriculum is interest based and child focused and views children as being independent, competent, capable and unique learners who have control of their own learning and environment. The service has a long standing "Yana Nura" bush program, so a interest in sustainability and bush programs is also highly desirable.

The Role

This opportunity will see you join the team Monday to Friday 11:00am-2pm on a permanent basis.

• 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 for your next career move

Of course, you will need:

• An ACCEQA recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care
• Completed training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children,
• Current Working with Children Check
• Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)

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 (pro)
• 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 Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

For inquiries, please contact Anthony, HR Partner on or via  (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

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.