## Inclusion Support Educator Norfolk Street Child Care Centre – Yarraville, VIC Tuesday to Friday | 9:30am–6:00pm Fixed-term contract until 23 December 2027 $34.90–$42.68 per hour, depending on qualification and classification Norfolk Street Child Care Centre (NSCCC) is seeking a caring, capable and experienced Inclusion Support Educator to join our team on a fixed-term contract. This position will work Tuesday to Friday, 9:30am–6:00pm, with the contract concluding on 23 December 2027. NSCCC is a community-based, not-for-profit early childhood education and care service located in Yarraville. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality education and care within a supportive, inclusive and collaborative workplace. ##

About the Role
As an Inclusion Support Educator, you will work alongside our educators and leadership team to support the meaningful inclusion, participation and wellbeing of children within our program. The role involves providing additional support within the room while ensuring children remain actively included in the broader program, routines and experiences of the group. You will:
- Build warm, respectful and responsive relationships with children.
- Support children to participate meaningfully in daily routines, play and learning experiences.
- Work collaboratively with room educators, Team Leaders and the Educational Leader.
- Support the implementation of individual strategies and inclusion goals.
- Assist children with emotional regulation, social interactions, transitions and participation where required.
- Observe children and contribute relevant information to planning and review processes.
- Promote children’s independence and inclusion within the broader group.
- Maintain a safe, inclusive and respectful environment.
- Follow NSCCC policies, procedures and Child Safe Standards.
- Communicate professionally and respectfully with colleagues and families. ## About You We are looking for someone who is patient, calm, reliable and genuinely passionate about supporting children to participate successfully within an early childhood setting. You will ideally have:
- A Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or another approved qualification.
- A current Victorian Working with Children Check.
- Current First Aid, CPR, Asthma and Anaphylaxis qualifications.




- A strong understanding of inclusive practice and children’s individual needs.
- Experience supporting children who may require additional assistance with behaviour, emotional regulation, communication or participation.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of the room team.
- A commitment to child safety and children’s rights.
- Reliability and the ability to work the required Tuesday to Friday hours consistently.
- A strong commitment to child safety, children’s rights and maintaining professional boundaries.
- An understanding of mandatory reporting and your responsibilities as an early childhood educator. Previous inclusion support experience is highly regarded, although educators with strong early childhood experience and an interest in inclusion are also encouraged to apply. ## Pay and Conditions NSCCC employees are covered by the Skilled Community Standard (PCS) 2025, providing above-award wages and employment conditions. The hourly rate for this position will be determined by qualification and classification and currently ranges from $34.90 to $42.68 per hour, plus superannuation. Current NSCCC educator rates are:
- Level 3.1 – $34.90 per hour
- Level 3.2 – $36.14 per hour
- Level 3.3 – $37.32 per hour
- Level 4.1 – $39.45 per hour
- Level 4.2 – $41.36 per hour
- Level 4.3 – $42.01 per hour
- Level 4.4 – $42.68 per hour Rates are dependent on qualification and classification and include NSCCC’s additional 2.5% above the applicable minimum rate and the current 15% Worker Retention Payment (WRP). In addition to competitive wages, employees benefit from the conditions provided under the PCS, alongside the benefits of working within a community-based, not-for-profit service. ## Why Work at NSCCC? At NSCCC, we want educators to have the time, support and resources they need to do their job well. As a community-based, not-for-profit service, we invest back into our educators, programs and workplace.



Benefits of working at NSCCC include:
- Paid professional development during work hours, with opportunities to build your skills and knowledge without needing to complete training in your own time.
- Dedicated curriculum days that provide time for professional learning, reflection, planning and team development.
- Generous non-contact planning time to support meaningful observations, documentation, programming and reflective practice.
- Employment conditions under the Professional Community Standard (PCS), providing conditions above the standard award framework.
- Above-award wages, including NSCCC’s additional 2.5% payment and the applicable Worker Retention Payment.
- A strong focus on educator wellbeing and work-life balance.
- A supportive leadership team that values collaboration, professional discussion and educator input.
- Opportunities for ongoing professional development and career growth.
- A stable and experienced team with a strong culture of supporting one another.
- A genuine commitment to inclusive practice, with educators supported to respond to the individual needs of children.
- Access to quality resources and support to deliver engaging and meaningful programs.
- The opportunity to work in a community-based, not-for-profit service, where decisions are focused on children, families and educators rather than generating profit.
- A workplace that values reflective practice, continuous improvement and giving educators a genuine voice in how the service operates. ## Position Details Position: Inclusion Support Educator Employment type: Fixed-term contract Days: Tuesday to Friday Hours: 9:30am–6:00pm Hourly rate: $34.90–$42.68, depending on classification Contract end date: 23 December 2027

Location:
Yarraville, Victoria To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. Child Safety Commitment NSCCC is committed to providing a child safe workplace where the safety, wellbeing, participation and rights of all children are promoted and protected. All staff are expected to actively uphold our Child Safe Standards, Code of Conduct, policies and reporting obligations. Employment is subject to satisfactory screening, including a current Victorian Working with Children Check and any other required pre-employment checks.

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