We are looking for an enthusiastic Inclusion Support Officer to provide inclusion support to Children’s Services including, supporting the writing of Strategic Inclusion Plans, developing strategies and inclusion funding applications. This position will also attend services to help support the implementation of inclusive practices.
Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors including disability, housing and mental health services.
WCS 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.
Our offer:
- Permanent full-time appointment (38 hours per week).
- Salary of WCS 5 $85,398.92 – $91,881.15 per annum plus 11.5% Superannuation.
- Salary packaging (up to $15,899 per year) plus meal and entertainment cards.
- Paid shutdown leave on standard working days between Christmas and New Year.
- 15 days paid personal leave per annum (pro rata) for full & part-time employees.
- Discounted WCS Children’s Services programs of up to 20%.
- Study Leave opportunities.
- 24/7 nationally recognised Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including 3 additional holistic service sessions.
- Ongoing professional development and a supportive team environment.
Experience and qualifications:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications associated with Early Childhood and/or Primary School Education, or disability support.
- Sound understanding or practical knowledge of the work undertaken in the Children’s Services Sector.
- Experience working with children with additional needs.
- Strong attention to detail, time management, problem-solving and organisational skills.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills that ensure effective sharing of information and support to staff and management.
- Proactive approach including being a motivated self-starter and having the ability to work flexibly and effectively within a team and under minimal supervision.
- Reliable, punctual, and mature attitude to work.
- Demonstrated understanding of professional boundaries, privacy and confidentiality.
- Current first aid certificate in an education and care setting (including asthma and anaphylaxis).
- Current Driver’s Licence and access to private vehicle.
Full Position Description is available outlining the knowledge, skills and experience.
To be eligible for employment, you must also have an ACT Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position.
For further information please email: samantha.reeves@wcs.org.au
To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of the role you are applying for via Seek.
Closing Date: COB 6 September 2024.
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found.
For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Disability, Mental Health and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au .
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.