Inclusion Professional

Gowrie NSW is a proud not-for-profit early and middle childhood learning organisation established with a vision to see children thrive and amplify their contributions to the world. We achieve this through services and programs for children and families, and by providing leadership and professional learning opportunities to the sector.

We are proud of our high levels of employee engagement and strong cultural alignment. That’s what makes the Gowrie difference! 

Impact of the Role
Inclusion Professionals make a meaningful difference by strengthening inclusive practice across early childhood services. They support educators to remove barriers so all children, including those with additional needs, can participate fully in everyday learning. By building educator capability, fostering strong partnerships with families and professionals, and guiding services through inclusive planning, they contribute to more confident teams, more inclusive environments and improved outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Build respectful and collaborative relationships with services, educators and leadership teams.
• Work professionally with stakeholders including KU, Include Me, the Gowrie Inclusion Agency and other partner organisations.
• Use the KU Inclusion Support Framework to assess service capacity and guide tailored support strategies.
• Support services in reflective practice and continuous improvement through the development and review of Strategic Inclusion Plans (SIPs).
• Educate, coach and mentor educators on inclusion and high-quality inclusive practices.
• Develop innovative resources and facilitate activities that challenge thinking and strengthen inclusive approaches.
• Assist services to review or develop inclusive philosophies, policies and practices.
• Connect services with relevant information, resources and community organisations to enhance support for children and families.
• Support educators to build strong partnerships with families and early intervention professionals.
• Work alongside services to identify and remove barriers, promoting meaningful participation for all children.
• Contribute to sustainable improvements in service quality and inclusive environments.
• Respond to reasonable requests from the line manager and support organisational priorities as required.

Service Delivery Requirements

• Work online or by phone to provide responsive support to services.
• Travel within regional and rural areas as required to deliver face-to-face support and guidance.

Technology and Resources Provided

• A laptop computer will be provided for work purposes.
• A work mobile phone will be supplied to support communication needs.

The Benefits for You
As a Gowrie NSW team member, this role entitles you to:

• Highly engaged and values-aligned workforce
• Free professional development through Gowrie NSW Education Hub
• Monthly and annual reward programs and tenure incentives
• Employee referral bonus for successfully referring new educators
• Employee assistance program
• Free flu vaccinations
• Retail discount program
• Paid First Aid and Child Protection training

About You
We’d love to hear from you if you:

• University trained /Early Childhood Teacher or equivalent
• Have experience working in inclusive services or early childhood or school-aged care settings
• Understand inclusive practice, child development, and the National Quality Framework
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Can coach and guide educators through change and reflective practice
• Hold valid compliance certificates (e.g. WWCC, Child Protection, First Aid etc.)

Christmas & New Year Closure
Gowrie NSW will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period from 25 December 2025, reopening on 5 January 2026. All applications submitted during this time will be reviewed upon our return. We appreciate your patience and wish you a safe and happy holiday season.

Next steps:
To apply, please upload your most recent resume.

Whether it’s your first step or the next step in your childcare journey Gowrie NSW have positions available across NSW and ACT.   
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply. 

At Gowrie NSW, we believe in providing a safe, secure and nurturing environment for all children in our care. Child safety is a priority across Gowrie NSW and we are committed to embedding the Child Safe Standards through our systems, policies and processes. Child safety is a shared responsibility we take seriously. We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of child harm, abuse, or neglect. All potential employees must be willing to undergo a thorough background check and adhere to our policies and procedures. Join our team at Gowrie NSW and help us ensure the safety of children.