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 solid, 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 pathwaysKnowledge 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.

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📌 Family Support & Inclusion Officer - Tarneit Square (Port Phillip City)
🏢 Aspire Early Education
📍 Port Phillip City