Social Inclusion Coordinator WA Job Details

Overview

Role: Social Inclusion Coordinator WA

Location: Covering services across Western Australia (Noongar peoples in the south-west, Yamatji peoples in the mid-west, the Western Desert peoples in the central and eastern parts)

Employment Type: Permanent Full-time

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families experiencing vulnerability?

Join our team at Goodstart as a Social Inclusion Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Work with state leadership teams, Goodstart centres, government agencies, and other not-for-profit organisations to achieve inclusion for children, families and employees.
• Support children experiencing vulnerability due to developmental delay, disability, trauma, cultural diversity, or other risk factors.
• Enhance early childhood outcomes through specialist inclusion advice, support, and coaching to centre teams.
• Support children with additional needs in centres across Western Australia, travelling to services to ensure access and meaningful participation in early learning.
• Provide professional learning to Centre Directors, Educators, and other Goodstart staff on inclusive practices in ECEC.
• Contribute to partnerships with other not-for-profit organisations and government departments to maximise the impact of social inclusion strategies within local communities.
• Contribute to long-term planning and innovation across Western Australia to help Goodstart achieve its goal of Inclusion for Everyone for children, families, and employees.

Join a dedicated team committed to fostering inclusive and supportive environments for all children and families. Apply to make a meaningful impact.

What Goodstart can offer you

• Fully Maintained Company Car or Car Allowance and Laptop
• Flexible work arrangements to manage work and non-work needs (as agreed with line manager)
• Salary Packaging benefits to reduce taxable income
• Access to discounted childcare (up to 15%)
• Fitness Passport for gym and pool access at discounted rates
• Discounted health care and access to employee wellbeing program
• Exclusive discounts on travel, gym memberships, Apple and Dell products, and more
• Free annual flu shot (optional)
• Option to purchase extra leave for greater work life balance
• First Nations Support and Cultural Leave
• Opportunity to contribute to a goal of globally recognised early years practice and learning outcomes
• Investment in growth and development with tools, training and experiences to enhance outcomes for children

You'll bring to the table

Essential

• Bachelor qualifications in early childhood education and/or health or welfare related discipline
• Experience in leading change and delivering inclusive services in an education or health care setting
• Experience at a senior management level in an early childhood education or health care setting
• Comprehensive knowledge of community and government networks/resources and ability to develop partnerships, services and programs
• Knowledge of policies, frameworks and funding supports for children and families including the Early Years Learning Framework, National Quality Standard, Inclusion Support Programme, National Disability Insurance Scheme and relevant state-based funding

Desirable

• Graduate or postgraduate qualifications specialising in inclusive practice
• Experience operating within government regulated and legislative environments
• Experience managing complex projects
• Experience developing, implementing and evaluating strategic plans

How to apply

Click Apply Now and submit your application. We review applications as they are submitted and encourage you to apply promptly for the best chance to progress.

Have a question? Contact our Talent Acquisition Team via email:

At Goodstart we are committed to Reconciliation and encourage Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people to apply. For information and support email

If you are a placement agency or external recruiter, please refrain from submitting resumes unless you have a signed staffing agency agreement with us. Resumes from agencies without an agreement may be reviewed by Goodstart and shared with our internal recruiting team.

Supporting our people and protecting our children

We're an equal opportunity employer with an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are committed to Reconciliation and creating a sense of belonging for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. Safety is a priority and we will take action to ensure all children are safe. As a Child Safe Organisation, candidates must have or obtain a valid working with children check.

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