Casual Cert III and Diploma Educators | Melbourne Region - KU Children's Services

Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not for profit and for purpose organisation.

KU Children's Services (KU) is 130 years young and one of the most respected early education providers in Australia. 100% of KU services meet or exceed the National Quality Standards.

KU is our place, where we all belong. A safe, calm community of children, parents and educators. We are very proud to welcome the large and diverse KU family of children, families and staff who experience KU with us each day. Side by side, we explore the world through many cultures and perspectives. KU children learn it’s OK to be different, and we can all be different, together.

The Services

We operate a number of early childhood education and care services across Melbourne CBD, Craigieburn, Maidstone, Manor Lakes, Tarneit and Monash. Our services include both preschools and long day care centres, with most of them proudly assessed by the NSW Department of Education as Meeting or Exceeding the National Quality Standard.

We are proud of our strong reputation for delivering high-quality early childhood education and care. Our dedicated teams provide rich, engaging learning experiences while supporting each child's individual needs in a warm, inclusive, and nurturing environment.

The Role:

At KU, we value professionalism, collaboration and respectful relationships with children, colleagues and families. We are looking for casual educators who demonstrates KU values, integrity and takes pride in the work and is committed at heart to be part of children's early years. 

We are currently seeking passionate, committed, flexible and qualified Certificate III and Diploma educators who are eager to join our KU Casual team to directly contribute to our established and thriving KU Peninsula Preschool in a regular basis. 

As a Casual Educators with KU Children’s Services, you will: 

• Experience working in early childhood settings,  
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a team, 
• Ability to build strong relationships with both children and families, 
• Committed and passionate about providing high-quality, play-based education and care, 
• Support permanent educators in creating safe, engaging, and nurturing environments, 
• Enjoy flexible working arrangements to fit your lifestyle. 

Do you: 

• Have a passion for working with children with additional needs, 
• 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.

Of course, you will need: 

• Current VIC Employee Working with Children Check
• Recognised the completion of Certificate III qualification or Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent as approved by ACECQA,
• Completed and Valid training in Child Protection legislation and its implications for the care and protection of children based on Victoria State, 
• Completed National Child Safe Training completed via GECCKO,
• Valid and current First Aid and CPR [for Diploma]
• Related experiences in Early Childhood Education settings for the purposed role.
• Right to work in Australia.
• Ability to provide 2 professional Childcare References. 

What makes us difference? - KU Children’s Services is a Sector-Leading employer, offering:  

• Flexible work arrangements to suit your schedule, 
• Above award rates with generous annual pay increases, 
• Ongoing professional development opportunities, 
• 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, 
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision, 
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces, 
• Coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues.  

How to apply: 

Upload your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button. Please ensure your application includes your experience, qualifications, and availability.  

Want to know more? 

For inquiries, please contact Imelda Melani via [email protected] or call 02 9121 6169 from (9am-5pm) (please note: applications are not accepted via this email). 

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 and we welcome and encourage applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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.