Inclusion Professional | KU IA NSW South West, Wagga Wagga at KU Children's Services

Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Inclusion Practices, Diversity, Reflective Practice, Strength-Based Approach, Adult Learning Principles, Team Collaboration, Computer Software Proficiency

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

KU Children's Services is a leading not for profit and for purpose 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. KU Children’s Services receives Australian Government funding to operate a state-wide Inclusion Agency in NSW/ACT in partnership with Include Me and Gowrie NSW as part of the new Inclusion Support Program (ISP). The ISP supports early childhood education and care (ECEC) services to build their capacity and capability to provide quality inclusive practices, address participation barriers and include children with additional needs alongside their typically developing peers. The Role: We are currently recruiting for a motivated early childhood teacher with a passion for inclusion and diversity. As an Inclusion Professional you will support educators in federally funded ECEC services to increase their capacity and capability to embed inclusive practices within their service. This is a 3 day opportunity offered on a fixed term contract to the end of June 2026, due to current funding with the possibility of extension. The position is for our Inclusion Agency NSW South West Inclusion Hub in Wagga Wagga, and is based hybrid model between home, our hub and services in the region. The key duties of the Inclusion Professional is to: Identify the strengths, capacity and capability of educators to ensure that support provided is tailored to educator and ECEC service needs. Work to promote a clear understanding of inclusion, which focuses on all children being seen as capable and contributing in their environment. Work closely with other Inclusion Agency team members to deliver inclusion support, which is flexible and responsive to the needs of ECEC services within the jurisdiction and in accordance with the ISP Guidelines. The full position description is available to view here: Position Description What are we looking for? Tertiary qualifications in education (early/middle childhood) with at least 5 years’ experience. Thorough understanding of the differences between inclusion, integration, exclusion, and early intervention. Demonstrated current knowledge of the early/middle childhood sector, including knowledge of the National Quality Framework, EYLF and MTOP. Ability to facilitate change through reflective practice and a strength- based approach as well as understanding of adult learning principles. Ability to work independently as well as within a team. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with using standard computer software, such as Microsoft Office and online databases. Current drivers’ licence and use of a comprehensively insured, registered motor vehicle. Applying for the position Please apply via the 'Apply Now' button, with a cover letter that outlines why you are applying for the position as well as includes responses to each of the above criteria. Your resume should also be uploaded as a separate document. Feel free to contact us to discuss details of this position by contacting: Katrina Clements: 0474 237 324 All enquiries will be treated with strict confidentiality. 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.

Responsibilities

The Inclusion Professional will support educators in federally funded early childhood education and care services to enhance their inclusive practices. This includes identifying strengths and tailoring support to meet the needs of educators and services.