KU Children's Services is a leading provider of early childhood education and care in Australia. We have been delivering high-quality and inclusive services for children, families and communities since 1895. We are passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of young children and supporting their development and wellbeing.
We strive for excellence, innovation and inclusion, and we celebrate diversity and respect in our workplaces.
KU Children's Services is excited to announce the opening of a new service in Frankston, Victoria on the grounds of the Monash University Peninsula Campus. The service is a long day care service open 50 weeks per year.
For the 8th year consecutive year, we have been recognised as an Employer of Choice! We are so proud of this continued acknowledgement reflecting our workplace culture that allows for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers by investing in their future.
**The Role**:
We are looking for a **permanent, full time **Service Director to innovate, inspire, motivate and lead this new service. You will bring your sound pedagogical knowledge, experience of developing and maintaining relationships with children and families, rostering, mentoring, daily routines, policy implementation whilst building a harmonious working environment. This role will have a mixture of time on and off the floor and will be supported by the dedicated service administrator as well as the Education and Quality team and wider support services available across the organisation.
If that sounds like you, choose KU for your next move and let us invest in your future!
**Experience the KU Difference**:
KU offers more benefits than any other employer in the sector, including:
- Sector leading pay rates, up to 25% above the Award,
- Generous annual pay increases,
- 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff,
- 12 rostered days off per year, in addition to 4 weeks of annual leave
- Up to 14 weeks of KU paid parental leave,
- Access to variety of salary packaging options,
- Study assistance and support with ECT accreditation,
- 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.
**Of course, you will need**:
- Australian working rights
- Previous directing experience
- A current Victorian Working With Children Check + Teachers Registration
- An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
- Completed Child Protection Training as well as demonstrated understanding of current child safe practices
- Current First Aid and CPR certificates along with current separate approved Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management certificates
- Sound understanding of the Education and Care Services National Law (2010) and the Education and Care Services National Regulations (2011)
- Working knowledge of the Victorian Early Years Learning and Development Framework (VEYLDF)
**How to apply**:
Please submit your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.
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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._
Degree Level : Early Childhood Teacher Degree Equivalent (ALL)