KU Children's Services has reaffirmed its reputation as a sector leader with the approval of the KU Children's Services and Administrative Employees and Cooks Enterprise Agreement 2024-2026.
The new agreement, endorsed by an overwhelming 96.9 per cent "yes" vote, delivers some of the most comprehensive pay and conditions in the Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) sector.
The near-unanimous endorsement reflects KU's strong culture and commitment to its people, signaling sector-wide progress and demonstrating how quality outcomes for children and families are directly supported by investment in educators and staff.
This new agreement builds on KU's strong track record of sector leadership in workforce conditions, following the finalisation of its Teachers' Enterprise Agreement in July 2025, which delivered significant improvements for early childhood teachers.
Quality outcomes for children and families are directly supported by investment in educators and staff.
KU continues to lead the way in the ECEC sector with its commitment to its people and quality outcomes.
Author's summary: KU sets a new benchmark with its enterprise agreement.