KU Children’s Services

Join a respected leader in early childhood education at KU Monash Children’s Centre and Kindergarten, part of KU Children’s Services, proudly delivering high-quality, inclusive programs across Australia since 1895. Located on the Monash Peninsula campus in Frankston, our centre provides a welcoming, purpose-driven environment for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years to belong, play, discover, and thrive.

With convenient staff parking, easy access to public transport, and a passionate, supportive team, KU Monash is a place where educators feel valued and inspired.

Operating Monday to Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm for 50 weeks of the year, we offer a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference in children’s lives while enjoying consistency and work-life balance. If you're ready to grow your career in a collaborative and inclusive setting, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

We are looking for a Certificate III qualified educator to join the service on a permanent 6 month fixed-term contract 8 hours per day Monday to Friday.

Applicants should have:

• Australian working rights
• A current VIC Working with Children Check
• An ACECQA recognised Certificate III qualification
• 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:

• 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.

How to apply:

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button. (Please specify in your cover letter your preference of position)

Want to know more?

Contact Trish, HR Generalist contactable via 02 9121 6158 or careers@ku.com.au (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.