About

• The Service
• KU Kintaiba is a 59-place Long Day Care service nestled among the tranquil bushland of the University of Newcastle campus. Our architectural facility features four rooms dedicated to providing high-quality education and care for children up to 5 years old. We operate from Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6:00 pm, offering a supportive environment where both children and educators thrive.
• Our team at Kintaiba is committed to making a positive impact. Many of our staff members have been with us for years, fostering a stable and nurturing atmosphere for our children.
• Why KU Kintaiba?
• Enjoy working in a picturesque setting surrounded by nature.
• Convenient access by car or public transport, with free and affordable parking options and a bus stop right near the entrance.
• We celebrate cultural diversity and inclusivity, respecting the unique lives, cultures, and identities of our families.
• Strong ties with the local community and beautiful Aboriginal artwork that enriches our environment.
• The Roles
• We are looking for educators with a completed Certificate III that have experience working with 0-5 year olds, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to work as part of a team. You should be able to build strong relationships with both children and their families.

On a permanent basis, the team are looking for

• Full time educator (Monday-Friday 8 hours per day) on a rotating roster, accruing a monthly rostered day off.
• Part time educator (Wednesday-Friday, 8 hours per day)

Applicants should have

• Australian working rights
• A current NSW 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,
• Staff discount on fees
• Up to 15 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 Sarah, HR Generalist contactable via careers@ku.com.au (please note: applications are not accepted via this email). Applications will close at 5:00pm on Friday 20th February.
• The KU Careers Facebook page is available for you with all things KU recruitment - new roles, KU news and interview tips and tricks. Like and Follow!
• 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.