We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Inclusion Support Professional to join Wanslea for a Part Time (30 Hours Per week) fixed term contract ending 30 June 2026.This position assists Early Childhood Education and Care services to identify barriers and build on inclusive practices that enables children with additional needs access and participation to mainstream care.

About Wanslea

Wanslea was founded in Western Australia over 80 years ago and offers services across WA, the Northern Territory and Tasmania. We are a compassionate, caring organisation that supports families and their children with a diverse range of programs. As a values-based organisation, living and breathing our values of respect, integrity and collaboration we are committed to inclusion and diversity and actively seek to engage people who share these.

Why join Wanslea?

"Through opportunity and community, we grow people."

At Wanslea, you’re encouraged to be your true self! People aren’t pegs, so we don’t have ‘holes’ for you to fit into. People of all cultural backgrounds, ethnicity, age, ability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, identity or other are welcome, and encouraged to apply.

At Wanslea, we’re committed to cultivating a healthy, positive and growth enabling environment. We are proud of our wide-ranging benefits package which is available to all full-time and part-time employees, including:

• Opportunity to work with dedicated and purpose-driven people and a rewarding team culture
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation that is passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Part Time Fixed Term 22.5 hours per week (Tuesday,Wednesday & Thursday) ending 30 June 2026
• $84,964.71 per annum pro rata
• Comprehensive induction and orientation
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Extra paid break between Christmas and New Year
• Many additional employee benefits including discounted childcare rates at our amazing early learning and development centres, the ability to purchase additional leave, income protection insurance and an Employee Assistance Program

About you

The successful candidate will hold qualifications relevant to the job - please see the attached job description, and demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Diploma of Children's Services and/or community Services or approved equivalent
• Demonstrated experience in a direct care role working with families, children and ECEC services
• Proven experience in working with children with additional needs
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of National Quality Framework and Standards, the Early Years Learning Framework, My Time Our Place Framework, Education and Care Services National Law 2012 and the Education and Care National Regulations 2012
• Demonstrated knowledge of child development and an appreciation of individual differences amongst children, including those with additional needs and knowledge of inclusion principles and practices, including ISP guidelines
• Sound understanding of “child safe” environment

Apply Now

Submit your current resume and a concise cover letter addressing the full selection criteria as provided in the Position Description. To view the Position Description, please follow the link below:

https://wanslea-my.sharepoint.com/:b:/g/personal/sadair_wanslea_org_au/EWkklEAK6a5MrNRIaZokCM8BsGA-YPTeEVA5WBzQb8fq4A?e=os4dKG

To learn more about Wanslea visit: http://www.wanslea.org.au

Applications close: 30 April 2025

Wanslea reserves the right to close applications at any time, therefore we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Wanslea encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.

Wanslea is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.