ChildCare Educator (Diploma) | KU Alfred Child Care Centre

Join the award-winning team at KU Alfred Child Care Centre, where children thrive and educators are truly valued. Proudly supporting the families of Alfred Hospital staff since 2004, our centre provides care for up to 60 children across nursery, toddler, and preschool rooms, operating Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Conveniently located near St Kilda Road and Commercial Road, we’re just a short walk from Prahran train station and easily accessible by tram. 

We offer rich learning experiences through regular excursions to local favourites like Fawkner Park, the Shrine of Remembrance, and the local library, while also celebrating diverse cultural events and fostering sustainable practices with natural materials and minimal plastic use. If you're looking for a warm, professional, and community-focused environment to build your career, KU Alfred is the place for you.

The Role

We are looking for a Diploma Qualified educator to join the team on a permanent full-time basis 8 hours a day on Monday to Friday.  

• Relevant experience
• An ACCEQA recognised Diploma in Early Childhood,
• Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
• 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) and Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF) 
   

Graduate Diplomas are welcome to apply, however please note that this is a Diploma Level position and therefore the renumeration and responsbilites would be in line with this level. 

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,
• 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,
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces,
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.

How to apply:

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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.