Child Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer

Support children to thrive and champion inclusive practices every day.
- Make a difference Help families, educators & kids succeed
- Join TeamKids to support kids with additional needs to thrive.

Are you passionate about inclusion, child wellbeing, and ensuring every child has the support they need to thrive? At TeamKids, we’re not just caring for children - we’re empowering them to belong, grow, and shine.

**About us**:
At **TeamKids**, we’re not just leaders in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), we’re creators of joy, laughter, and unforgettable moments for children every single day From exciting before and after school programs to action-packed holiday adventures, we’re all about delivering the extraordinary.

Our core values - **Fun, Innovative, Involved, Remarkable, and Genuine** - aren’t just words; they’re the heart of everything we do. If you’re the superstar we’re searching for, we bet these values light you up too

**About the role**:
We’re on the lookout for a dedicated and compassionate **Inclusion Officer** to join our Child Wellbeing and Inclusion team. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on collaboration, problem-solving, and creating environments where all children feel supported and included.

Reporting to the **Child Wellbeing and Inclusion Manager**, you’ll play a vital role in supporting families, educators, and services to ensure children with diverse needs have the right supports and funding in place. From navigating funding processes to building inclusive practices on the ground, this is a role where your impact will be felt every day.

This is a hands-on role where your ability to connect with families, educators, and agencies, combined with your organisational and admin skills, will directly shape children’s experience at TeamKids.

**What you’ll be doing**
- Support the development of **Inclusion Support Plans** (ISPs) and individual strategies.
- Liaise with families, carers, and external agencies to support smooth transitions into TeamKids.
- Provide recommendations and strategies to strengthen inclusive practices across services.
- Build the capacity of educators to confidently support children who are neurodiverse.
- Maintain accurate records, documentation, and ensure compliance in all processes.
- Work closely with Service Directors, Coordinators, and our Operations Team to embed inclusion.
- A qualification (or working towards) in an **ACECQA-approved field** such as Teaching, Education Support, Early Childhood Education, Youth Work, Sports Science, or Children’s Services.
- Experience working with children who require additional support.
- Knowledge of behaviour and inclusion strategies.
- Strong organisational and time management skills to manage admin and funding processes.
- Confidence in working collaboratively with families, educators, and external agencies.
- A valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain).

**Why you’ll love working with us**
- **Hybrid Work Model**: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the office.
- **Me Days & Birthday Leave**: Take time for yourself with four extra “Me Days” per year and your birthday off
- **Career Development & Mentoring**: We’re serious about helping you grow.
- **Incredible Culture**: Join a values-driven team that truly cares.
- **Generous Childcare Discount**: 95% off if your child attends a TeamKids service.
- **Perks & Discounts**: Access savings on health insurance, retail, gyms, and more.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact by ensuring all children feel supported, safe, and included at TeamKids.

At TeamKids, the safety and well-being of children is our highest priority. As part of our recruitment process, we carry out thorough background checks, reference checks, and screening to ensure all potential employees are committed to safeguarding children and have no history of behaviour that could compromise their safety.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and we are committed to ensuring the safety of all children in our care. At TeamKids, we are passionate about equality and diversity, we value every individual, we passionately protect and ensure every child’s safety, and we are always seeking to be better and do better than yesterday.