About us

UOW Pulse is a not for profit organisation that enhances campus life for students and staff through events, entertainment and experiences. We work across a diverse range of outlets and commercial sectors to provide and deliver a memorable experience for the entire UOW community.

UOW Pulse is a proud Child Safe Organisation. We take the safety of children and young people that we employ, support and care for seriously, and have a zero tolerance for child abuse. We have strict guidelines, policies, procedures, processes and training in place to support our teams in interacting with and working alongside children and young people. We aim to create a reflective culture of continuous improvement, where advocacy for children and young people is championed. The wellbeing of children and young people is at the forefront of what we do and the decisions we make. Hear what the children at Kids’ Uni have to say.

The role

We’re seeking a full-time dedicated and experienced Diploma qualified childcare educator to provide high quality education and care to our children at our Kids' Uni located on UOW's Innovation Campus in North Wollongong. This service caters for 44 children aged 2 to 5 years. We are also looking for casual Diploma educators to work across all of our services.

All services operate above regulations, ratios and required qualifications. We pride ourselves on our child-focused philosophy and our practices that keep children and families at the centre of all we do. All breaks are paid, training opportunities are paid at overtime rates, and as a full time Educator, you’ll be entitled to approximately 8 weeks of leave per year (pro rata)– between annual leave, time off in lieu and concessional days (extra days off between Christmas and New Year’s Eve).

What you’ll need to apply

Qualified with a Diploma in Early Childhood

Hold a current paid Working with Children Check

Hold a current HLTAID004 First Aid Certificate

Hold a current CPR Certificate

Be willing to undertake any additional training requirements for the role

Benefits of being a UOW Pulse Employee:

Above Award rates

Free Pulse Perks membership, which includes a 10% discount at various outlets on campus and access to freebies throughout the year.

Salary packaging available, including the ability to salary sacrifice childcare fees and a gym membership with UniActive for only $2 per week.

Additional paid leave between Christmas & New Years

Paid parental leave of 12 weeks per year for eligible staff

17.5% annual leave loading

For more information, please refer to the Job Description.

Positions are available immediately, so apply now.

To apply, please respond to the applications questions and submit a copy of your resume with two references.