Seeking a part time Pre School Field Officer, to provide support and professional services to Victorian government funded kindergartens.

• Build Kindergarten program access and participation capacity, for children with additional needs
• Flexible part time role (0.8 4 days/week), based in North Geelong, 12 month contract basis
• $61.73 + super per hour

Gateways Support Services

Vision is to help provide support for children and adults with a disability and their families to maximise their quality of life.

Our staff are made up of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, video game superstars, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more… At Gateways you’ll all have one thing in common, the passion to support people with a disability and make every day a better day.

The role:

Due to growth, we are seeking a part time (0.8) Pre School Field Officer, on a fixed term 12 month contract basis, who will provide support and professional services to Victorian government funded kindergartens to build their capacity to provide for the access and participation of children with additional needs in inclusive kindergarten programs. In this role, you will engage specifically with Early Childhood Educators, to build this capacity.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Skill in contributing to the design and implementation of quality improvement mechanisms at both a practice and organisational level.
• The ability to work in collaborative partnerships with other professionals, build and manage a diverse range of networks and form positive working relationships with early childhood professionals.
• A practical and theoretical knowledge of both program planning and program delivery in kindergarten settings.
• An understanding and ability to apply the practice principles and child outcomes of the VEYLDF in this role.
• Expertise and knowledge of specialist referral networks that bridge the gap between kindergarten and specialist services.
• Understanding of the NDIS service model and referral pathways.
• Knowledge and understanding of the barriers and enablers of inclusion in kindergarten settings.
• Tertiary degree in Early Childhood Education and VIT registration.

Why work at Gateways?

• Salary packaging.
• Great career prospects with a reputable organisation.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free flu vaccinations.

To be eligible for this role, you will need to present:

• Working with Children Check (Victorian, Employee).
• NDIS Workers Screening Check Clearance.
• NDIS Workers Orientation Module certificate of completion.
• Victorian Driver's License

For further information and/or to request a position description, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Pre School Field Officer - North Geelong enquiry via EthicalJobs.

How to apply?

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We're eager to welcome dynamic individuals to our team and want to ensure we don't miss out on great talent. To expedite our hiring process, we'll be assessing applicants as we receive their submissions. Therefore, we encourage all interested candidates to submit their applications without delay.

Gateways is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all diverse backgrounds, including individuals that identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTQI+ and individuals with disabilities or culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.