Inclusion Specialist — Part-Time, Flexible Learning

Goodstart; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 30,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted childcare

Flexible work arrangements

Discounted health care

Job summary

Goodstart in Brisbane seeks an Inclusion Specialist to deliver intensive support to vulnerable children and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance inclusive practices.

The role requires senior management experience in education or health care, knowledge of funding and policy frameworks, and a strong commitment to child safety and safeguarding. Flexible work arrangements may be available.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in an early childhood education and/or health or welfare related discipline.
• Experience at a senior management level in an early childhood education or health care setting.
• Comprehensive knowledge of community and government networks/resources and proven skill in utilising these to develop partnerships, services and programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of policies, frameworks and funding supports for children and families including the EYE Learning Framework v2, NQS, Inclusion Support Programs, NDIS and Start Strong funding.
• A current and valid Working with Children Check/Police Clearance in accordance with relevant State or Territory legislation.
• Qualifications at graduate or post-graduate level specialising in inclusive practice.
• Exposure to and confidence operating within government regulated and legislative operational environments.
• Experience in successfully managing complex projects.
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans.

Responsibilities

• Support a strategic approach to meeting the objectives of the program for Teacher Accreditation and Registration, building relationships and embedding activities in cross-functional strategies.
• Advocate for inclusive practices and contribute to measurable results.
• Contribute to data capture in the Goodstart platform that demonstrates timely service delivery to children needing targeted support.
• Continuously improve the Teaching, Learning and Support Expert Service to meet the needs of centre teams, children and families.
• Collaborate with national teams to deliver Goodstart’s vision aligned with enterprise KPIs.
• Adhere to Child Safe Organisation requirements and related safeguarding standards.
• Maintain knowledge of Child Protection Laws and respond proactively to child protection matters.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Partnership development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Early childhood education qualification

Graduate/post-graduate qualification in inclusive practice

Working with Children Check/Police Clearance

Job description

Goodstart in Brisbane seeks an Inclusion Specialist to deliver intensive support to vulnerable children and collaborate with cross-functional teams to advance inclusive practices.

The role requires senior management experience in education or health care, knowledge of funding and policy frameworks, and a strong commitment to child safety and safeguarding. Flexible work arrangements may be available.