Description:
DescriptionDarling Nest is a thriving KU’s service. It provides quality education and care for children of Commonwealth Bank employees and the general community for up to 90 children aged between 6 weeks-5 years old. Our convenient location allows Commonwealth Bank employees to work near their children and visit them during the day.
The service is in The Exchange building on Little Pier Street in Haymarket and is open Monday-Friday 7:30am-6:00pm. The service is very accessible by multiple modes of transport, it is a 10–15-minute walk from either Town Hall or Central station or a 4 minute walk from Paddy’s Markets Light Rail stop.
Darling Nest opened in 2019 and is a well-resourced, modern facility. The service is fully air-conditioned and operates across two levels, there are 3 nursey rooms, 1 toddler room and 2 preschool rooms. Each level has a spacious covered playground and has lots of loose parts and natural and recycled materials which ties in with the focus the service has on sustainability.
This opportunity to join KU Darling Nest is permanent full time and will see you join Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, enjoying a monthly Rostered Day Off - Every Month!
Why? You might ask.
What sets KU out above other providers?
We offer more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:
- Generous annual pay increases,
- 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
- Monthly rostered day off for applicable roles
- Annual free professional development conference
- Up to 14 weeks of KU full paid parental leave,
- Access to variety of salary packaging options,
- 94% of staff say we live our values,
- Free professional learning and development
- Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation and maintenance
- 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.
Requirements:
- ACCEQA recognized Certificate Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
- Current First Aid,CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis Training
- Completed training in Child Protection legislation
- Current Employee Working with Children Check
- Understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and Regulations (2011)
Experience the KU Difference: Since 1895, KU has been a proud not-for-profit and for-purpose organization. We are a safe, calm community of children, parents, and educators, exploring the world through many cultures and perspectives. At KU, we believe it’s OK to be different, and we can all be different together.
How to Apply: Submit your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button. Please indicate your preferred position configuration in your cover letter.
If you have any questions, please contact Anthony via 02 9268 3930 or via Careers@ku.com.au please note: applications are not accepted via this email.
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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.
KU is a sensitive employer, and the cultural safety of Aboriginal children and children from culturally and/or linguistically diverse backgrounds, as well as the safety of children with a disability is of utmost importance.