Inclusion Professional | Inclusion Agency

Inclusion Professional

• Maximum Term, Full Time until June 2025
• 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday @ 7.6 hours per day
• Dickson, ACT Location
• Salary range of $79,000 to $89,000, dependent on experience and relevant skills

Big Fat Smile is a values-led organisation. Its vision is that we enrich the lives and minds of children and families in their community. Our values are Inclusion, Integrity, Safety, Child-centric, Collaboration and Leadership.

We are a not for profit, community owned, non-government organisation which provides high quality care and education for children, national and statewide inclusion services as part of a National Consortia and operate many community-based services to children and families. These include post-natal depression groups, transition to school and supported playgroups.

Big Fat Smile is a child safe organisation, committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children entrusted to our care. We demonstrate this commitment through embedding of the Child Safe Standards in culture, policies, procedures and practice. Big Fat smile has a zero tolerance for child abuse and harm and all allegations and safety concerns will be treated seriously and acted upon.

Big smiles and bigger opportunities

We’re Big Fat Smile. A not-for-profit that plays a pivotal role in the lives of thousands of children and families across Australia. We’re early education enthusiasts, with 40 community preschools, long day care centres and fun clubs, and a variety of community and inclusion programs. Each one dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. And each well-respected for the work it does.

A supportive and safe workplace

When the going gets tough (as it sometimes does in this sector), you will find teammates and leaders have your back. There’s a real in-it-together feeling here thanks to a safe and supportive environment, and well-established policies and processes that outline exactly what’s expected and needed in any situation. Everyone’s in it together, making it easier for you to thrive.

What your work will involve

The aim of the Inclusion Professional is to support educators in federally funded education and care services to increase their capacity and capability to embed inclusive practices within their service. You will identify strengths, capacity and capability of educators to ensure that support provided is tailored to educators and eligible services.

You will work to promote a clear understanding of inclusion, which focuses on all children being seen as capable and contributing to their environment. The position involves working closely with other Inclusion Agency team members to deliver inclusion support, which is flexible and responsive to the needs of eligible services within the jurisdiction and in accordance with the Inclusion Support Programme Guidelines.

What you’ll need:

• Degree in Early Childhood Education or Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care, or ACECQA Approved Equivalent
• High level of understanding of inclusion pedagogy and practice and its application in Education and Care Settings
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and to be able to deliver high levels of professional service in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in leading, coaching and/or mentoring teams of Educators
• Extensive knowledge and passion for inclusive practice
• Proven experience in the Education and Care Sector
• Maintain a valid paid NSW Working with Children Check through the Office of the Children’s Guardian and an ACT Working With Vulnerable People Check
• Understanding of the Inclusion Support Programmed guiding principles
• Have commitment to Child Protection and abide by all company policies and procedures
• Demonstrated flexibility, adaptability and the ability to respond positively to change within the work environment
• Current driver’s license and personal vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
• Inclusion Support Portal experience (desirable)

There are lots of reasons why a role with us is rewarding

• You will feel supported by a Total Well-being Platform that gives you access to self-assessments, articles, toolkits, podcasts, perks and savings, and other resources.
• You can save money with our benefits platform with meaningful discounts from over 500 retailers on everyday purchases, including groceries, cinema tickets, clothing, homewares, tech, gym membership and more.
• You can focus on what matters most because you have support from head office specialists and expertise, such as inclusion professionals and pedagogy and practice

How to apply

Please send us:

• A copy of your resume
• A brief cover letter that outlines why you are a good fit for the role

Join us and you’ll be smiling too, when you make more of a difference.

Safeguarding children is embedded in all we do. Through our Child Safe Framework and Values, we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all children entrusted to our care

Salary : $79,000 - $89,000