Director | KU Kahibah Road

Job Description

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate and collaborative Director to lead an established team and continue building a positive culture where children, families and educators can thrive.

This is a non teaching, permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 8 hours per day, with some great benefits including:

• Generous Director’s allowance
• A paid rostered day off every month
• 5 additional personal leave days
• 20% employee discount on the CCS Gap Fee at KU services
• Extensive professional learning, coaching and leadership support
   

You’ll provide day-to-day leadership across the service, supporting and mentoring educators, strengthening quality practice, building meaningful relationships with children and families, and overseeing the smooth operation of the centre. You’ll be supported by an experienced Service Administrator and KU’s dedicated Education Quality, Education Support, Child Wellbeing and Learning and Development teams.

If you’re looking for a leadership role where you can make an impact while having the support of a larger organisation behind you, we’d love to hear from you.

The Service

This well-established long day care service has been part of its community for more than 15 years, operating from a modern, purpose-built environment for children aged 6 weeks to 6 years.

Conveniently located on George Street, the service offers free on-site parking and easy access to public transport.

You’ll be joining a qualified, diverse and long-standing team, with three light-filled, well-resourced learning environments and a large outdoor space featuring sandpits, mud kitchens, climbing equipment and shaded play areas.

The service also has a calm, well-equipped staff room, providing our team with a dedicated space to step away, recharge and connect throughout the day.

Working at KU

KU has been proudly recognised as an Employer of Choice for 10 consecutive years. This recognition reflects a workplace culture where people are supported to thrive, innovate and build meaningful, long-term careers through investment in their future.

Along with coaching and mentoring from experienced colleagues and well-resourced, environmentally responsible workplaces, KU offers a great range of employee benefits, including:

• Generous annual pay increases
• 12 rostered days off per year, in addition to annual leave
• 5 additional personal leave days for service-based staff
• Generous Director’s allowance
• 20% employee discount on the CCS Gap Fee within a KU service
• Up to 15 weeks of KU paid parental leave
• ECT Accreditation Mentoring and Support
• Salary packaging options
• KU Plus, with discounts and cashback from over 400 retailers
• Blue Light Card discounts
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing portal
• FREE professional learning through KU’s Learning Hub
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for a confident and collaborative leader who is passionate about quality early childhood education and enjoys developing people, building relationships and creating a positive team culture.

You’ll also need:

• An ACECQA recognised Early Childhood Teaching degree
• Proficient NESA Teacher Accreditation
• Current NSW Working with Children Check
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience
• Experience with the Assessment and Rating process
• Completed Child Protection Training and a strong understanding of current child safe practices
• Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications
• Strong knowledge of the National Law, National Regulations and Early Years Learning Framework
• Australian working rights

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re ready to bring your leadership experience to a supportive organisation where you can make a genuine impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter via the APPLY NOW button.

Want to have a confidential conversation about the opportunity first?
Contact Sarah, People Services Partner on 02 9268 359 or careers@ku.com.au. Please note applications are not accepted via email.

KU Child Safe Statement of Commitment 

KU Children’s Services is a child safe organisation committed to protecting children from harm and abuse. The safety, rights and best interests of children are paramount and inform all aspects of our decision-making. Our longstanding commitment to child safety and wellbeing is demonstrated by our zero tolerance for child abuse, a strong culture of reporting concerns, and respect for children’s voices and participation. We embed the Child Safe Standards in everyday practice, comply with child safe legislation, and foster a culture in which children are safe, valued and heard.