Diploma Child Care Educator

Start 2026 with a new opportunity with a sector leading non for profit and join one of KU's Services within the Knox region

Who we are

KU Children's Services is a leading provider of early childhood education and care in Australia. We have been delivering high-quality and inclusive services for children, families and communities since 1895. We are passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of young children and supporting their development and wellbeing. 

We are delighted to be joining the Knox region from January 2025 with six sessional Kindergartens.  KU have a strong reputation of striving for excellence, innovation and inclusion, and we celebrate diversity and respect in our workplaces.  Offering competitive conditions of employment, we are seeking staff to join us in making an impact on young lives.

KU Mariemont Kindergarten 

Mariemont is 60 place sessional kindergarten that runs two three- and four-year-old groups Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8:30am and 4:00pm. 

The service is split between the East Wing and West Wing, both of which have wonderful outdoor spaces as well as lots of natural resources. There is amble parking close by to the service. 

You will join the existing passionate team to provide education and care for children with an emphasis on building relationships and an inclusive environment where children belong, play, discover, and learn.

Take a virtual tour of the service

Mariemont 1

Mariemont 2

This fantastic opportunity will see you join on Tuesday and Thursday 8:15am to 4:30pm (which includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break) and Friday 9:30am to 12pm for planning time.

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 NSW Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Diploma 
• 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:

• Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
• Access to variety of salary packaging options,
• Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
• 96% 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.

Want to know more?

Contact Anthony, HR Partner via  or on 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.