Education/Inclusion Support Manager

At a glance

We're looking for a Education/Inclusion Support Manager to support our dedicated service teams with the inclusion needs of all enrolled children.

• Travel to KU Kindergartens and Long Day Care services across Victoria
• Permanent opportunity
• 5 Days per week

About KU

Since 1895, KU has been and proudly remains a not-for-profit organisation. KU is a leading provider of nearly 110 early childhood education and care services across VIC, NSW and the ACT.

We are passionate about creating a positive impact on the lives of young children and supporting their development and wellbeing. We strive for excellence, innovation and inclusion, and we celebrate diversity and respect in our workplaces.

For the 9th consecutive year, we have been recognised as a Sector Employer of Choice. We are proud of this continued acknowledgement which reflects our workplace culture, allowing for people to thrive, innovate, and develop lifelong careers.

Your role

We are looking for a Victorian based leader to join our passionate and experienced team. The successful candidate will have qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Teaching, as well as Post Graduate Qualifications in Special Education. Our Education Support Managers (ESM's) work with KU services to assist with the inclusion needs of all enrolled children.

The purpose of the role is to:

• Facilitate the effective inclusion of all children in high quality educational programs in KU services
• Manage the education support needs of KU services
• Ensure equitable outcomes for children
• Assist educators to support children's development
• Oversee applications for eligible support funding and its implementation

This is a unique and pivotal position working with our Sessional Kindergartens and Long Day Care Services in Victoria. It is a permanent full-time opportunity that requires a significant amount of travel to visit the services. Your time is blended between attending KU's Services and Working from Home. There is another ESM based in Victoria and this opportunity is to support our Services based across East and South regions of Greater Melbourne. To see where our services are located visit our website:

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Contribute positively to the operations of KU and the realisation of the organisational Strategic Plan
• Support the Senior Manager, Education and Support with the provision of Education Support to KU services
• Support the provision of quality programs and practices in all KU services
• Facilitate the effective inclusion of all children in KU services
• Support KU service teachers and educators to identify children's abilities and needs
• Support children and families to access relevant assessment and early childhood intervention
• Develop and deliver identified training, information and resources

About you

• A completed degree in early childhood education AND a completed postgraduate in special education or inclusive education. We will consider applicants who are well underway to completing their post graduate qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership/management or Director's role
• Knowledge of the early childhood sector, including experience and knowledge of the National Quality Framework
• Knowledge of the early childhood intervention sector and the current issues affecting service provision
• Current Employee Working with Children Check
• Experience in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
• Experience managing budgets.
• A driver's licence and use of a registered and comprehensively insured motor vehicle

Experience the KU Difference | KU offers

• Work life balance
• An inclusive culture with a shared vision
• Travel allowance
• Generous annual pay increases
• Up the 14 weeks of KU fully paid parental leave
• Coaching and mentoring with experienced colleagues
• Access to a variety of salary packaging options
• KU Plus an extensive Employee benefits program with access to discounts/cashback from 400+ retailers
• KU focuses on wholistic staff wellness through its Health & Wellbeing portal
• Access to professional learning
• Comprehensive IT equipment package
• Well-resourced and environmentally responsible workplaces

How to apply

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and CV via the 'APPLY NOW' button at

For confidential inquiries, please contact Anthony Robinson, HR Partner on or via  (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

KU Children's Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children's safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.