Inclusion Specialist — Empower Every Child (Flexible)

Goodstart Early Learning; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Salary packaging through AccessPay

Discounted childcare (up to 15%)

Fitness Passport

Discounted health care and wellbeing (

Exclusive discounts on travel, gym, IT

Free annual flu shot

First Nations Support and Cultural Le

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

Goodstart Early Learning in Melbourne seeks an Inclusion Specialist to partner with centre teams and deliver targeted, evidence-based support for children experiencing vulnerability. You will work across education, health and community networks to build educator capability and strengthen inclusive practices.

You will coach, mentor and collaborate with Practice Partners, Allied Health professionals and Operations to deliver coordinated support and drive positive outcomes for children and

Qualifications

• Experience delivering inclusive services within education, health, disability or community-based settings.
• Demonstrated success coaching, mentoring and building capability across diverse teams.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, collaboration and relationship management skills.
• Knowledge of child development, inclusive practice frameworks and support pathways.
• Experience working within complex or multidisciplinary environments.
• Strong problem-solving, organisation and case management skills.
• Ability to use data and insights to drive continuous improvement and informed decision making.
• Current Working with Children Check and relevant clearances.
• Current Victorian Working with Children Check.
• Willing to obtain a Certificate of Completion for National Child Safety Foundation Training via Geccko platform.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted inclusion support to improve outcomes for children experiencing vulnerability.
• Partner with educators to develop, implement and review Individual Learning Plans.
• Coach and mentor centre teams to build confidence and capability in inclusive practice.
• Collaborate with Practice Partners, Allied Health professionals and Operations teams to deliver coordinated support.
• Support access to internal and external services, funding pathways and community resources.
• Facilitate timely escalation and implementation of intensive support strategies when required.
• Use data and insights to identify trends, influence improvements and strengthen inclusion outcomes.
• Champion Goodstart's Recognition & Response Model and evidence-based inclusive practices.
• Contribute to state and national inclusion projects, initiatives and continuous improvement activities.
• Advocate for children's rights, wellbeing, participation, safety and belonging.

Skills

Coaching

Mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

Data-informed decisions

Case management

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Tertiary qualifications in Early Childhood Education, Health, Allied Health, Social Work, Community Services or related discipline

Job description

Goodstart Early Learning in Melbourne seeks an Inclusion Specialist to partner with centre teams and deliver targeted, evidence-based support for children experiencing vulnerability. You will work across education, health and community networks to build educator capability and strengthen inclusive practices.

You will coach, mentor and collaborate with Practice Partners, Allied Health professionals and Operations to deliver coordinated support and drive positive outcomes for children and