Inclusion Professional

Introduction:

Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this through services and programs for children and families, and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the sector.

We are proud of our high levels of employee engagement and strong cultural alignment. That's what makes the Gowrie difference 

Description:

The Benefits for You

As a Gowrie NSW team member, this role entitles you to:

Highly engaged and values-aligned workforce

Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub

Monthly and annual reward programs and tenure incentives

Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new educators

Employee assistance program

Free flu vaccinations

Retail discount program

Paid First Aid and Child Protection training

Your Impact

As an Inclusion Professional, you will support early and middle childhood services to embed inclusive practices that welcome and support all children. You will work alongside educators to identify strengths and areas for growth, help develop Strategic Inclusion Plans (SIPs), and provide coaching and access to resources to build educator's capacity and capability.

Key responsibilities

Building respectful, collaborative relationships with services and educators

Working professionally with stakeholders including KU, Include Me, Gowrie Inclusion Agency, and leadership teams

Using the KU Inclusion Support Framework to assess service capacity and guide support strategies

Supporting services in reflective practices and continuous improvement through the development of Strategic Inclusion Plans (SIPs)

Educating and coaching educators on inclusion and inclusive practices

Developing innovative resources and facilitating activities that challenge thinking and promote inclusive practices

Assisting services in reviewing or developing inclusive philosophies, policies, and practices

Connecting services with relevant information, resources, and community organisations

Supporting educators to partner with families and early intervention professionals

Helping services navigate sector changes and adapt accordingly

Responding to reasonable requests from your line manager as required

About You

We'd love to hear from you if you:

Hold a diploma or higher qualification in early or middle childhood education

Have experience working in inclusive services or early childhood or school-aged care settings

Understand inclusive practice, child development, and the National Quality Framework

Have strong communication and relationship-building skills

Can coach and guide educators through change and reflective practice

Hold valid compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid etc.)

Next steps:

To apply, please upload your most recent resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.