Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) Engagement Officer
Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) Engagement Officer
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Job Description
- Work with the team to help children get the most out of their kindergarten experience
- Above award remuneration access to salary packaging benefits
- Full-time based in our Broadmeadows office hybrid working flexibility (WFH)
Your new role
We have a permanent full-time opportunity available based in our Broadmeadows office with travel to kindergartens for on-site visits. We also offer hybrid working arrangements talk to us about what youre looking for and well see if we can make it work.
Imagine a role where youre working alongside people who are helping children get the most out of their kindergarten experience using your skills to support them help them grow and reach their goals.
Our Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) program is the largest provider in Victoria helping to create inclusive environments for children with disabilities developmental delays or complex medical needs. We believe in providing genuine opportunities for every child to access and actively participate in kindergarten programs.
You will play a pivotal role in supervising and supporting our KIS Additional Assistants working in diverse kindergarten services across the local government areas of Brimbank Hobson Bay Maribyrnong Melbourne Melton Moonee Valley Wyndham Banyule Darebin Hume Merri-Bek Nillumbik Whittlesea and Yarra.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Conducting on-site visits to provide hands-on support.
- Offering guidance and assistance through email and phone communication.
- Facilitating face-to-face sessions to foster collaboration and learning.
- Coordinating online professional development sessions to enhance skills and knowledge.
Benefits of working at Uniting
Our work isnt easy but it matters. Work with people who care as much as you.
In addition to your salary you can access the following:
- Up to $159000 salary packaging to reduce your fortnightly tax and increase your take-home pay.
- Increase your annual leave entitlements through our purchased leave program.
- Save on dining out and drinks with a meal entertainment benefit of $2650 annually.
- 60% discount for eligible employees on the childcare subsidy gap fee when using a Uniting Early Learning Service.
- Up to 10 weeks of paid parental leave for primary caregivers (4 weeks for secondary).
- Access training and development opportunities to support your growth.
- Opt in or out of public holidays and be respected for your unique background.
Your skills and experience
You will have experience and be a role model for best practice in Early Childhood Education and have a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care or other relevant ACECQA recognised qualification.
You will also bring:
- A passion for working with others and seeing them thrive.
- Strong communication and supervisory skills.
- A current Victorian driver licence for ability to travel to onsite visits.
- Experience in Microsoft Teams and the Office suite.
- Excellent time management and organisational skills.
View the full position description here.
How to apply
Click APPLY to submit your interest.
If this role sounds like a good fit for you please apply soon. Well review applications as they come in and may close the ad early.
For any questions reach out to Joy Bennett Early Learning Program Manager on 0for a chat.
About Uniting
At Uniting we are passionate about working together to inspire people enliven communities and confront injustice. We have a 5000 strong workforce of employees and volunteers who deliver a diverse range of services across Victoria and Tasmania.
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Uniting is a child safe organisation and is committed in everyday practice to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children at all times. As a child safe organisation employment with Uniting is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and relevant Working with Children Check in your State prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any service or undertaking.
Through the recruitment process we will ask you for personal information. Disclosure is optional however it can help us support you better. We invite you to tell us if you identify as Aboriginal a person with disability from a diverse background or LGBTQIA. You will be given an opportunity in the application form to request additional support. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can support you.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
