Kingston’s Family, Youth and Children’s Services are looking for an Inclusive Practice Coordinator to join our amazing team.  This role will work with Educators to support inclusion of children with challenging behaviours and vulnerability within Kingston’s Family and Children’s Services.

We are seeing skilled professional with a passion for inclusion and experience working in education, inclusion and skills in supporting and mentoring staff.

While the salary for this position ranges from $95,636.07 - $104,344.86 per year we would be open to discussing a higher salary with candidates who have extensive experience and qualifications within the field.

This is a great opportunity to work for a service that values its people and community and has a commitment to supporting your wellbeing and professional growth.

• Experienced, kind, passionate and supportive team environment
• Supportive and hands on senior management team that values you and your contribution
• Ongoing paid professional development and industry required training
• Work at Exceeding and Excellent rated services with a commitment to high quality service delivery
• Exceptional resources
• Outstanding facilities with natural and welcoming spaces
• Full time dedicated Senior Coordinator, Coordinator and Educational Leader at our Family and Children’s Centres to support you in your role
• Monthly Accrued Day off
• Flexible working arrangements available

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in inclusion in early childhood.
• Proven experience with mentoring and developing the capacity of early childhood educators and teachers. 
• The ability to contribute positively to the team culture.
• The ability to build positive and respectful relationships with educators, children and their families.
• A strong passion for early childhood education
• Relevant qualifications e.g. Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
• A current Working with Children's Check
• Level 2 First Aid Certificate including: Asthma and Anaphylaxis Management and CPR Certificate, Mandatory Reporting.

What we can offer

As an employee of the City of Kingston you will have access to ongoing professional development and a range of employee benefits designed to promote a positive work/life balance, including social club events, wellbeing initiatives, discounted gym membership and health insurance. 

The City of Kingston has a focus on gender equity, diversity and inclusion in creating a workplace where our employees are able to be their true self every day.  We promote the safety and wellbeing of families from diverse backgrounds including Aboriginal children and those with disabilities and encourages applications from people from diverse backgrounds.  

How to apply

Click on the Apply button to submit your application. If you require further information, please contact Sarah DeVries on 0448 447 790

This organisation has zero tolerance for child abuse and adheres to strict Child Protection Reporting Protocols where there is an allegation of abuse from an educator, staff member, volunteer or student. The City of Kingston has a dedicated Child Safety Officer who receives and assesses all allegations of abuse involving an educator, staff member, student or volunteer.

Please note we will be undertaking interviews throughout the advertising period so if you are interested in this position please apply now.