• Location: Cheltenham, Glen Iris, Stonnington and Caulfield           
• Vacancy Type: Casual positions available    
• Job reference:  494907
• Hourly rate: $27.17 - $30.59 per hour + Casual loading + Superannuation + attractive salary packaging options

Are you passionate about working with children and creating an inclusive environment for all? Are you seeking a role that offers fun environment, flexible hours, continuous support, and opportunities for personal and professional growth? Look no further!

At Yooralla, we invite you to embark on a journey where you can truly make a positive impact. Join our Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) Service and become an integral part of our mission to support children with disabilities in choosing the lives they want to live. In this role, you will work collaboratively with the educator team to facilitate the inclusion of all children including those with disabilities and/or complex medical needs in their funded kindergarten program.

We have casual and occasionally, part-time positions available. Shift times will vary but may occur between the hours of 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Why Choose Yooralla?

First of all, Don't miss this chance to be a part of a dedicated team committed to early childhood education in the South East regions of Melbourne. Join us and help shape the future of our youngest learners!

1. Make meaningful connections and contribute to the local community. Enjoy rewarding and fun work where you can give back to the community and provide inclusive programs that encourage and allow all children genuine opportunities to access and participate….how good would that feel for everyone involved?!
2. You’ll have the support of other likeminded teammates and a large, established organisation and you’ll be part of something bigger, as we work together supporting our clients to achieve. We will give you all the support you need – including with safety, quality and compliance – because these are important to us, and they will need to be important to you too. You’ll undertake training and development, and there will be opportunities to develop your career.
3. We offer a competitive hourly salary. You might get paid more than you think plus, you have the option of generous salary packaging benefits to increase your take home pay and reduce your taxable income.

About you

To be successful in this role you'll share Yooralla’s values and have: 

• Prior experience in the kindergarten/early childhood and/or disability services sector.
• A deep understanding and commitment to the principles and practices of inclusion, family-centered, and strengths-based approaches.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability to effectively navigate evolving situations.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a flexible and adaptable demeanor.
• Demonstrated initiative and a proactive work ethic.
• Proficiency in computer use for email and internet.

Successful appointment with Yooralla is subject to mandatory safeguarding checks, including (but not limited to) a Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and evidence of Australian work rights, etc. 

Ready to make a Difference? 

If this opportunity resonates with you, Click 'Apply Now' below, also, feel free to contact Nichola Marriott on 03 5990 9640 or [email protected] using the subject line: Additional Kindergarten Assistants - Cheltenham / Glen Iris / Stonnington / Caulfield enquiry via EthicalJobs for more information. 

Kindly note, the recruitment process consists of Group Assessment, Panel Interview and Safeguarding checks. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace at Berry Street Yooralla. As part of our dedication to accessibility, we strive to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. If you require the position description in a different format or any accommodation or assistance during the application and interview stages please contact the person listed above or alternatively email [email protected].

Our Culture 

At Yooralla, you’ll work at Victoria’s most established and recognised for purpose disability service provider with more than 100 years of experience offering high quality support services to people with disability. We work in partnership with adults and children, their families and carers to enable them to live the lives they choose.  

We believe in diversity, inclusion and equality and are committed to ensuring that our workplaces are a reflection of the Victorian community. We recognise the benefits that diversity and inclusion brings, and in turn encourage talented people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply to our vacancies. We strongly encourage people with disability, LGBTQIA+ and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands People to apply. 

Find out more about our work culture and what we do.

Yooralla and Berry Street, two of Victoria’s most respected and long-standing social service providers, have merged – in a transformative step forward in meeting current and emerging community needs. The merger will enable us to deliver greater impact, expand our services, and create more opportunities for professional growth and development.

Berry Street Yooralla acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands People as the Traditional Custodians of the lands across Victoria where our services are located, and pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past, present and future. Yooralla is committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islands Peoples’ unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to Berry Street Yooralla and our society.