Early Childhood - Inclusion Professional

• Attractive salary circa $80,885 + super and generous relocation assistance!
• Enjoy a varied and rewarding Inclusion Professional role where no two days are the same
• Full-time contract until June 2023 with likely extension for the right candidate

Our vision: every young child is thriving and learning.

Live and thrive in the heart of Australia

Working as an Inclusion Professional, you'll operate within a joyous and community-minded team that delivers great outcomes for our children. Enjoy an attractive salary circa $80,885 + super, relocation assistance, and a full-time contract. 

Our team empower each other to make work-life balance a strong priority. If you are interested in travelling Australia and experiencing some of the hidden gems that the NT has to offer, then look no further! Living in Alice Springs will give you the chance to explore the heart of the Australian outback in close proximity to a range of beautiful national desert parks, rugged hiking trails, and access to major monuments such as Ayers Rock and Kings Canyon. Alongside relocation assistance, we will give you as much support as we can to make your move here as smooth as possible.

We want you to feel balanced, so you will have plenty of opportunities to advance your career through professional development courses with all expenses paid for! 

Your opportunity 

In this role, you will provide support to the Early Childhood Education and Care services to increase educator capacity and capability, and embed inclusive practices within their service. You will be promoting a clear understanding of inclusion which focuses on all children being seen as capable and contributing to their environment. 

Your key duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Building capacity and facilitating change: develop respectful and collaborative relationships with educators, support educators to engage in ongoing professional development through the Strategic Inclusion Plan, and work in inclusive and collaborative ways to develop resources and facilitate activities that promote inclusion for all children. 
• Service delivery: respond promptly and tactfully to all requests and referrals for inclusion support, and support educators to access the resources available within their communities.
• Professionalism: undertake professional reflection and learning to further develop relevant skills, and keep up to date with current developments in early and middle childhood.

What we need from you

To be successful in this role you will be a team player with a positive and enthusiastic attitude who is passionate about doing a great job so that children have the best opportunity to thrive and learn.

It is essential for this role that you have a tertiary qualification in education (early/middle childhood) with previous experience working in centres as an educator on the floor. 

In this role, the ability to facilitate change through the use of reflective practice and a strength-based approach is essential. As such, you will need to be a highly competent communicator with strong people management skills. 

You'll bring:

• An unrestricted manual Australian driver's license and are comfortable traveling by 4WD or light aircraft to remote communities. It is important to note that a company vehicle will be provided, as will 4WD training if required;
• A valid NT Ochre Card or willingness to obtain prior to commencement;
• Whilst not essential, candidates who have a senior first aid certificate will be highly regarded, and;
• Any demonstrated experience working across different cultures, particularly Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities will be highly advantageous. Additionally, candidates who have experience as a director will be at a distinct advantage. 

Please note: Vaccination against COVID-19 is a mandatory requirement for this role.

Due to the nature of this role, you need to be willing and able to travel to remote communities for up to several days at a time, this will occur frequently.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to advance your career as an experienced early childhood educator specialising as an Inclusion Professional with a passionate and people-focused team - Apply Now!

About Us

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) has been a voice for young children since 1938. We are the main early childhood advocacy organisation acting in the interests of young children, their families, and those in the early childhood field. ECA advocates to ensure quality, social justice, and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children aged birth to eight years.

Our role in achieving this vision is by enacting our values of respect, leadership, integrity, and equity, being an effective advocate for young children, and a champion for quality outcomes in early childhood education and care.