Family Support and Inclusion Officer

3 days ago

DonnybrookBalingup, Australia Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten Full time

We are on the lookout for passionate family support & inclusion officers to join our North Melbourne teams in this newly created role.

Centres With Open Positions

Wollert, Kalkallo, Donnybrook and Beveridge.

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 for supporting families through the orientation process, assisting with the settling of children into their learning environments, and providing guidance for families managing behavioural concerns.

This role involves initiating difficult conversations with families, connecting them with community resources, and guiding them through government funding processes. Working closely with Centre Leadership Teams, Room Leaders, and families to ensures the best outcomes for children's wellbeing and development. You will be working Part-time 25 hours per 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 an Employment Assistance Program (EAP) that is available 24/7
  • Paid Birthday Leave
  • Access a 50% gap fee discount on childcare fees at any Aspire Early Education Centre
  • Opportunities for professional development and networking
  • Supportive culture and management team
  • Growing organisation with opportunities for career growth and progression

About you
  • Must hold a Diploma in early childhood education & care OR Above.
  • Current Level 2 First Aid, CPR Anaphylaxis, and Asthma training certificates.
  • Current Employee Working with Children Check.
  • Mandatory Reporting Training.
  • Familiarity with early childhood development and behavioural strategies.
  • Understanding of community resources and government funding processes.
  • Stong 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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