The Service 

KU ANSTO Children's Centre is a purpose-built long day care service located within the peaceful bushland setting of the ANSTO Lucas Heights Campus, south of Sydney near Menai. Serving children from 6 weeks to 6 years, the centre supports ANSTO families in a nature-rich environment designed to inspire curiosity, exploration, and lifelong learning.

The centre places strong emphasis on building secure, nurturing relationships, guided by the Circle of Security and Educaring approaches to support children's emotional wellbeing. Its standout outdoor learning spaces use a loose parts play philosophy, encouraging children to explore, create, problem-solve, and develop resilience through open-ended interaction with natural and recycled materials. On-site parking is available, making it convenient for educators with their own transport.

The Role

We are looking for a Certificate III qualified educator to join the service for a permanent full-time role accruing a monthly paid rostered day off or we are open to a part time job share role.  

We Are Looking for Someone With:

• A genuine willingness to learn and implement the RIE® philosophy (‘Educaring’), demonstrating respect in all interactions with infants and toddlers
• A willingness to engage with and apply Circle of Security (CoS)®, Attachment Theory, and ‘play spaces’ practice, supporting a relationship-based approach to children’s learning and emotional wellbeing
• Completion of a Circle of Security Foundations course, or a willingness to undertake training, will be highly regarded
• An emerging or developing understanding of relationship-based pedagogy, with a commitment to strengthening skills in interpreting and responding to children’s cues and behaviours
• A willingness to learn about and embed sustainable practices and environmental awareness within the program
• A strong commitment to Aboriginal community partnerships, including supporting the Dharawal Language Program in collaboration with the Gujaga Foundation
   

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 
• Completed National Child Safety Training via Geccko
• 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,
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
• Up to 15 weeks of KU full paid parental leave, in addition to government paid entitlements 
• 20% Staff discount off CCS Gap Fees
• 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,
• Blue light discount card
• 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 Partner, contactable via 02 •••• •959 or [email protected] (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.