About Us
At Gateways Support Services we walk alongside children, young people and adults with disability and their families to help build independence, confidence and connection. Our services span early childhood intervention, respite, skill development, independent living, specialist care, and more, always shaped around the needs of each individual.
We are a diverse team of mountain bike riders, comedians, skiers, surfers, gamers, movie buffs, musicians, cat people, dog people and more. What unites us is a shared passion for supporting people with disability and making every day a better day. Guided by our values of Commitment, Opportunity, Respect, Excellence and Empathy, everything we do is about creating safe, high-quality supports that help people thrive and enjoy a better quality of life.
About The Role
We are seeking a Pre School Field Officer, 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 Gateways?
* Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
* Salary packaging up to $15,900 per year
* Employee Assistance Program
* Free flu vaccinations
For further information and/or to request a position description, please email recruitment@gateways.com.au
Please include an updated resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
At Gateways, we know that diversity makes us stronger and belonging makes us better. We want every team member to feel safe, respected and valued for who they are.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ people, and people with disability.
If you need any adjustments to the recruitment process so you can show us your best self, please let us know. We want this experience to be fair, inclusive and accessible for everyone.
Child safety is embedded in our culture. Gateways are proud to be a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse.
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