Family Support & Inclusion Officer - Tarneit Square

About Aspire Early Education

At Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten, our vision is to shape a positive future for children through our Grow, Learn & Connect curriculum.
At Tarneit Sayers, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where children, families and educators feel supported, respected and empowered. You'll join a passionate team focused on creating positive outcomes for children and building strong partnerships with families and the wider community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a passionate and empathetic Family Support & Inclusion Officer to join our Tarneit Sayers team on a 12-month maternity leave contract commencing in October.

This is an exciting opportunity to play an important role within the Centre Leadership Team, supporting children, families and educators while strengthening inclusive practices across the service.

You'll work collaboratively with educators and leadership to support children's individual needs, develop positive behaviour strategies, assist with inclusion funding applications and help create an environment where every child can thrive.

In this role, you will:

• Support families through orientation, enrolment and ongoing engagement
• Build strong, trusting relationships with children, families and educators
• Support inclusive practices across the centre
• Provide guidance around behaviour, wellbeing and inclusion needs
• Assist educators with behaviour guidance plans, strategies and implementation
• Facilitate respectful, solution-focused conversations with families and educators
• Support the development and implementation of strategies for children with additional needs
• Assist with inclusion funding applications and government support programs
• Connect families with relevant community services and support networks
• Work alongside educators to promote positive developmental outcomes
• Support enrolment processes and family communication
• Collaborate with the Centre Leadership Team to foster an inclusive and supportive culture across the service

Working Hours

• Permanent Part-Time – 12-month maternity leave cover
• 25 hours per week – 5 hours per day, Monday to Friday
• Flexibility to work additional hours, including 7.5-hour days, if preferred
• Additional hours may include a 2.5-hour break or ratio coverage, depending on centre requirements
• Flexibility to work across operating hours between 6:30am and 6:30pm

Why Join Aspire?
At Aspire, we're committed to creating environments where our people feel supported, valued and set up for success.

• Purpose-built, modern centre with high-quality resources
• Supportive leadership and structured onboarding
• Clear career progression pathways within a growing organisation
• Eligible for the MEA Worker Retention Payment
• 50% Childcare Discount
• Paid Birthday Leave
• Wellbeing Leave
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Ongoing professional development and leadership support
• Competitive salary and benefits package

About You To succeed in this role, you will bring:

• Diploma in Early Childhood Education & Care or higher
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis & Asthma certifications
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Mandatory Reporting Training
• Strong understanding of child development and behaviour guidance
• Experience supporting inclusive practices and children with additional needs
• Experience developing or implementing behaviour guidance plans and strategies
• Understanding of inclusion funding applications and support pathways
• Knowledge of community supports and services
• Understanding of the National Quality Framework (NQF) and relevant legislation

Key qualities we're looking for:

• Passion for supporting inclusive practices and positive outcomes for children
• Strong understanding of behaviour guidance and positive strategies
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Outstanding relationship-building and communication skills
• A kind, caring and patient approach
• Ability to support educators and families with empathy and professionalism
• Confidence supporting behaviour guidance and inclusive practices
• Flexible and reliable approach to your work
• A collaborative, family-focused mindset
• Commitment to delivering positive outcomes for every child

Our Commitment Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten is committed to child safety, inclusion and wellbeing. We create culturally safe environments for all children and proudly embrace diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, supporting inclusive practices and helping educators create positive outcomes for every child, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and join the team at Aspire Early Education & Kindergarten.