Diploma Qualified Childcare Educator | KU Alfred

4 months ago


Melbourne, Australia KU Children's Services Full time
Long Day Care Permanent position accruing a Monthly Rostered Day Off Qualification: Diploma or 30% completion of ECT qualification 

Are you passionate about working with children and eager to advance your career in a supportive and dynamic environment? KU Alfred Child Care Centre is the place for you For the 8th consecutive year, KU has been honored as an Employer of Choice, a testament to our exceptional workplace culture that fosters growth, innovation, and long-term career development.

About Us: KU Alfred Child Care Centre has been serving the needs of Alfred Hospital employees since 2004. Our center operates Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, providing care for up to 60 children across nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms. Conveniently located in Alfred Lane near St Kilda Road and Commercial Road, we are just a short walk from Prahran train station and easily accessible by tram from Flinders Street Station.

Our dedicated team of 14, including educators, a service cook, and an administrator, is the heart of our service. Over half of our team members have been with us for more than 10 years, showcasing our commitment to long-term employment and employee engagement..

We have 14 members of the team at KU Alfred including educators, a service cook and administrator. Over half of the team have been with the service for more than 10 years and have been recognised for their years of service with KU. 

Children at our center enjoy regular excursions to local highlights such as Fawkner Park, Deaf Children Australia, the Coppin Centre, the local library, and the Shrine of Remembrance. We also actively participate in community events and celebrate various festivals. Our service is equipped with sustainable materials, and we strive to minimize the use of plastic.

The Role:  

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic individual to join our team, working 8 hours a day, Monday to Friday, with a varied roster of shifts. You will accure a monthly rostered day off. 

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 as your employer and invest in your future

Of course, you will need:

Australian working rights A current Working with Children Check An ACECQA recognised Diploma Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices  Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) 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:

Sector leading pay rates, up to 25% above the Award, Generous annual pay increases, 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff, Rostered days off for relevant roles, 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.

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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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