Community Inclusion Worker - Early Years Partnerships and Projects (North) - 978986

Department for Education Tasmania

NorthPosted 5 days agoDiscoveredMatch locked

Fixed-term, part-time5+ years expEducation/Training,Child Safety

About the Role

In partnership with local communities, Community Inclusion Workers (CIWs) will assist with developing and maintaining the Child and Family Learning Centres (CFLCs) and engage with the community to breakdown identified barriers to social participation. At the direction of the Centre Leader, work collaboratively with the community, parents/caregivers, local and state government agencies and service providers to support the participation of local families in the planning and delivery of community activities/programs and referral to other services that are responsive to the needs of families and young children. CIWs will be responsive to children and families experiencing social isolation, high levels of vulnerability and impacted by trauma to assist them to access the CFLC and relevant services for improved educational, health and wellbeing outcomes of children from birth to 5 years, including support during pregnancy. Work with CFLC staff and partner services to achieve effective approaches to engaging those families experiencing disadvantage in their communities.

We are offering

4 January 2027 start date for 6 Months

Part-time - 14.7 hours per fortnight

We are a child-safe organisation

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Applicants should be aware that for twelve (12) months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill any subsequent full-time or part-time vacancies in accordance with Employment Direction 1.

Essential

A current driver's licence

Current Tasmanian Registration to Work with Vulnerable People (RWVP) with a registration Status - Employment

Desirable

An appropriate qualification, such as a qualification in Child Care, Early Childhood Education, Health Care and/or Community Development, or a related discipline.

Please note: The cost associated with obtaining a RWVP is the responsibility of the individual.

Statement of Duties and a reference guide to assist with applying online

Statement Of Duties (PDF) Statement Of Duties (DOCX)

How to apply

Applications should include:

a 1-2 page written response demonstrating your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the Statement of Duties, and

a resume that contains relevant personal details and work history.

a valid email address for the purposes of email communication.

The contact details of two referees (one must be your current or previous manager) who can confirm your work performance and ability to perform the duties.

Please note that we do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.

Applications should be submitted online by

11.55pm AEDT on the advertised closing date

More information

For further guidance please refer to our Information for Applicants (PDF) . Should you have any difficulties regarding applying for this vacancy online, please contact Department for Education, Children and Young People, HR Recruitment and Employment via phone +61 3 6165 6285 or email recruitment@decyp.tas.gov.au.

Applicants needing more information are encouraged to request specific details of the vacancy from the Contact Person.

Name: Lisa Donohoe Title: Project and Policy Officer - Early Years Phone: 0419 232 783 Email: lisa.donohoe@decyp.tas.gov.au

About DECYP

Our goal is to work together to ensure that every child and young person in Tasmania is known, safe, well and learning. The child is at the centre of everything we do and the way we do it. Our values of Connection, Courage, Growth, Respect, Responsibility represent the foundation of our department's culture and guide us in all that we do to ensure bright lives positive futures for every child and young person in Tasmania. We bring our values to life through our everyday behaviours and actions. We want to attract, recruit and retain people who uphold these values and are committed to building a strong values based culture.

Not included in the source posting: qualifications.

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