Family Support and Inclusion Officer- Ramlegh

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Melbourne

On-site

AUD 39,000 - 52,000

Part time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employment Assistance Program

Paid Birthday Leave

Gap fee discount on childcare fees

Professional development

Supportive culture and management

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten in Clyde North, VIC is seeking a part-time Family Support and Inclusion Officer to help families settle children and navigate government funding. You will collaborate with Centre Leadership Teams to promote wellbeing and inclusive practice.

The role requires a Diploma in early childhood education and care, current First Aid/CPR/Anaphylaxis/Asthma certificates, and Working with Children Check, plus GECKO and Mandatory Reporting training.

Qualifications

Diploma in early childhood education and care is required.
Current first aid, CPR/anaphylaxis and asthma certificates required.
Working with Children Check is required.
Mandatory Reporting and GECKO Training completed.
Experience with inclusion in early years is preferred.
Strong knowledge of community resources and government funding processes.
Familiarity with NQF and relevant laws.

Responsibilities

Support families through the orientation process and help with settling children into learning environments.
Provide guidance for families managing behavioural concerns.
Initiate difficult conversations with families and connect them with community resources.
Guide families through government funding processes.
Collaborate with Centre Leadership Teams, Room Leaders and families to promote children’s wellbeing and development.

Skills

Early years inclusion

Behaviour management

Community resources knowledge

Government funding processes

NQF knowledge

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care

First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma certificates

Working with Children Check

Mandatory Reporting Training

GECKO Training

Job description

Family Support and Inclusion Officer- Ramlegh

Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten – Clyde North VIC

4d ago , from Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten

Connect, Learn & Grow with Aspire
At Aspire, our vision is in shaping a positive future for our children through our grow, learn and connect curriculum. Aspire to grow, learn and connect goes beyond what we can teach our children, it is our vision for our team, families and communities. We place a great focus on family and community engagement as we aim to inspire a love of learning in everyone.

The opportunity

The Family Support and Inclusion Officer is a key role at Aspire Early Education, responsible forsupporting familiesthrough the orientation process,assisting with the settling of childreninto their learning environments, andproviding guidancefor familiesmanaging behaviouralconcerns.

This role involvesinitiating difficult conversationswith families, connecting them withcommunity resources, and guiding them throughgovernment funding processes. Working closely with Centre Leadership Teams, Room Leaders, and families to ensures the best outcomes forchildren’s wellbeing and development. You will be workingPart-time 25 hoursper week across five days per week. There may be options to work up to 37.5 hours.

Why Aspire?

Beautiful state of the art centres and resources

Access to anEmployment Assistance Program(EAP) that is available 24/7

Paid Birthday Leave

Access agap fee discounton childcare fees at any Aspire Early Education Centre

Opportunities forprofessional development and networking

Supportive culture and management team

Growing organisation with opportunities forcareer growth and progression

About you

Must hold a Diploma in early childhood education & care OR Above.

Current First Aid, CPR Anaphylaxis, and Asthma training certificates.

Current Employee Working with Children Check.

Mandatory Reporting Training.

Mandatory GECKO Training

Familiarity with early childhood development and behavioural strategies.

Understanding of community resources and government funding processes.

Strong background in early years inclusion is highly regarded

Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, including the National Quality Framework (NQF).

Our Values

At Aspire, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They guide how we bring our purpose and vision to life.

Inspiring & Nurturing:We are committed to creating environments where children feel inspired to explore, learn, and grow. Through care, encouragement, and innovative education, we nurture the potential of every child, inspiring them to embrace their own unique path.

Building Trust:Trust is the cornerstone of all meaningful relationships. We prioritise open communication, transparency, and reliability in our partnerships with families, our people, and communities, ensuring we remain a trusted ally in the pursuit of raising and educating children.

Empowering Excellence:We believe in igniting excellence in our people by creating opportunities for growth, learning, and achievement. By investing in our educators and employees, we foster a culture of continuous improvement that directly impacts the quality of care and education we provide.

Connecting Communities:We are passionate about building strong, connected communities where children and families thrive together. Through collaboration, shared purpose, and a commitment to making a difference, we strengthen the bonds that unite us, creating a brighter future for all.

If you share our vision and want to join our community, we encourage you to apply.

At Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten, we're committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment that promotes child safety, well-being, participation, empowerment, cultural safety, and awareness for all children, including those with disabilities and from culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and communities. Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten has a zero tolerance of child abuse and a duty of care to prevent and minimise child abuse risks in both the physical and online environments.

Aspire Early Education and Kindergarten values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences strengthen our teams and help us grow. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected, and supported to progress.

We are also deeply committed to Reconciliation and creating an environment where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People feel a strong sense of belonging and connection.

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