Childcare Educator

Permanent Full time with a Monthly rostered day off
- Qualification: Diploma

For the 9th year consecutive year KU have been recognised as a sector Employer of Choice We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.

**The Service**

**KU Union Children's Centre**, **located on the edge of Sydney University and within walking distance from Redfern Station.**KU Union is a 50 place long day care service proud in providing a rich education and care that concentrates on individual children in a family-focussed and supportive way.

Our service is a welcoming and nurturing space where each child is immersed in a rich tapestry of educationally interactive experiences - a space where children are supported to be their own, unique selves, growing and developing a sense of belonging and empowerment.

With a strong connection with Sydney University, our service has been independently assessed by the Department of Education NSW under the National Quality Standards, and are proud to be rated as Exceeding the National Quality Standard.

**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, choose KU when taking the next step on your professional journey

**Of course, you will need**:

- Relevant experience
- An ACCEQA recognised Diploma in Early Childhood,
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates
- 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 (2010) 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:

- Generous annual pay increases,
- 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
- 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.

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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._

Degree Level : Diploma in Early Childhood Education And Care Equivalent