Inclusive Practise Coordinator

Kingston’s Family, Youth and Children’s Services team are looking for an Inclusive Practice Coordinator to join our amazing team.  This role will work with people delivering services in our Family and Children’s Centres, Supported Playgroups and Outside School Hours Care to support the inclusion of children with challenging behaviours and vulnerability.

We are seeing a skilled professional with a passion for inclusion, experience working in education, and skills in supporting and mentoring staff.

This is a great opportunity to work for a service that values its people and community, has a commitment to supporting your wellbeing and professional growth

• Experienced, kind, passionate and supportive team environment
• Supportive and hands on senior management team that values you and your contribution
• Ongoing paid professional development and industry required training
• Work at an Exceeding and Excellent rated services with a commitment to high quality service delivery
• Exceptional resources
• Outstanding facilities with natural and welcoming spaces
• Full time dedicated Senior Coordinator, Coordinator and Educational Leaders at our Family & Children's Centres are available to support you in your role
• Positive team culture
• Monthly Accrued Day off

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in inclusion related to Educational settings
• Contribute positively to the team culture.
• Understand the expectations of the Victorian and National Curriculum Frameworks, National Quality Standards and the current Regulations. 
• Build positive and respectful relationships with children and their families.
• Have a strong passion for early childhood education
• Relevant qualification e.g. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• Current Working with Children's Check
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate including: Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate, C

What we can offer

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including social club events, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership and health insurance. 

The City of Kingston has a focus on gender equity, diversity and inclusion in creating a workplace where our employees are able to be their true self every day.  We promote the safety and wellbeing of families from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal children and those with disabilities and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds.  

How to apply

Click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information, please contact Caroline Brownlees on 0407 059 ***

This organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and adheres to strict Child Protection Reporting Protocols where there is an allegation of abuse from an educator, staff member, volunteer or student. The City of Kingston has a dedicated Child Safety Officer who receives and assesses all allegations of abuse involving an educator, staff member, student or volunteer.

Please note we will be undertaking interviews throughout the advertising period so if you are interested in this position please apply now.