Casual Cert 3 Child Care Educator

11 hours ago

Lucas Heights, Australia KU Children's Services Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year

We're excited to expand our casual pool and seek expressions of interest from qualified educators with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education. If you're in the area or willing to travel to KU ANSTO as well as pick up shifts at, KU Heathcote and KU Sutherland.  We'd love to hear from you

Nestled in the tranquil bushland of the ANSTO Lucas Heights Campus (just south of Sydney near Menai), KU ANSTO Children's Centre offers a truly special opportunity for passionate early childhood educators. With on-site parking available, this centre is perfect for those with their own transport looking to work in a peaceful, nature-rich setting.

As a casual educator, you can work across various age groups, supporting our dedicated permanent staff in delivering high-quality, play-based early childhood education programs. Responsibilities include creative play, monitoring developmental progress, maintaining strong communication with the team, and ensuring adherence to safety and childcare regulations. 

Do you:

  • Have a passion for working with children?
  • Want sector-leading pay and benefits?
  • Desire flexible working options?

Must have:

  • Recognised Certificate III or equivalent as approved by ACECQA
  • Valid Working with Children Check
  • Training demonstrating current knowledge of Child Protection legislation
  • Australian working rights
  • 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.

Please Note:

  • You must have the right to work in Australia.
  • Applicants must be able to provide two professional references from Childcare.

Please submit your updated Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button. Resume must include experience in Early Childhood including dates and locations. 

Want to know more?

Contact Laura, HR Partner 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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