Positions Vacant

Gowrie SA is a community-based organisation leading the development of innovative and responsive services for children and families. We offer unique, relationship based programs which allow time for the development of rich connections and learning experiences. We focus on community, social justice, and the capacities of each child and adult to inform our programs.

Gowrie SA offers professional learning opportunities, both internally and externally, to support our staff in building their knowledge and understanding, which assists professional growth and career development.

We are committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP). We are dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity; with all employment decisions being based on an applicant’s ability to undertake their desired role. Considerations are made to support our employees to succeed.

Inclusion Agency Program Leader

An opportunity has come up to join Gowrie SA's senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO you will lead the Inclusion Agency of SA, funded by DESE under the Inclusion Support Program. You will work with a team of Inclusion Professionals and administration staff to:

• Oversee the program service delivery and implementation is in accordance with the conditions of funding and contract agreements
• ensure that the Inclusion Support Program’s principles and approaches regarding evidence based practice form a foundation for the work of Inclusion Professionals and support them and their accountability in adherence to the ISP Guidelines, contract and reporting requirements
• Liaise with relevant organisations in the inclusion sector, including stakeholders, other providers, sector peaks, government departments, advisory boards and national agencies
• Build professional partnerships and relationships with Inclusion Agency employees, the wider Gowrie SA team and relevant organisations and stakeholders including other providers across health, education, disability, migrant and refugee groups and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders groups
• Manage complex complaints
• Develop and monitor budgets in line with agreed targets and/or funding requirements

This role will also give you the opportunity to support the broader Gowrie philosophy and programs. This is a wonderful opportunity to develop your professional skillset.

The Inclusion Agency Program Leader must hold one of the following qualifications:

• Degree or post graduate qualification appropriate for the position

You will need to have:

• Experience working in a high level leadership capacity
• A current full drivers’ license; and
• A current not-prohibited DHS Working with Children Check

Ideally, you will have experience working with or in the early learning or disability sectors.

This position is provided through funding from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training, and will be contracted until 30^th June 2022. This role can we worked as either full time or part time, working between 72-76 hours a fortnight.

Gowrie SA warmly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.

This position attracts an hourly rate of between $60-63 per hour, dependent on qualifications and previous experience.

To make a positive step forward for your career in 2021, please email a covering letter addressing the J&P, resume and 2 current professional referees, to the HR Officer at inclusion@gowriesa.org.au. We strongly encourage you to use your cover letter to support your application for the role. A job and person specification (J&P) can be found by clicking here.

Applications close on the 22nd January 2021.


Inclusion Professionals

• Are you passionate about building Educator capacity for the inclusion of all children?
• Do you value the professional benefits of critical reflection and working in a culturally diverse and inclusive environment?

Gowrie SA has Australian Government funding to operate the state-wide Inclusion Agency in South Australia as part of the Inclusion Support Program (ISP). As a committed Inclusion Professional, you will work with early education and care services providing advice and assistance to build service capacity for the inclusion of children and offer support in relation to specific children’s inclusion.

As a member of the Gowrie SA Inclusion Agency team you will work directly with services, stakeholders and other Inclusion Professionals to deliver inclusion support which is flexible and responsive to the needs of ELCC services, and educators across South Australia.

The following skills and knowledge will assist you in your role:

• A knowledge of current inclusion principles and practices
• A knowledge of the National Quality Framework, National Quality Standard and the Learning Frameworks (EYLF & MTOP)
• A knowledge of Workplace Health and Safety principles and practices
• A knowledge of Discrimination Laws
• Maintain a high level of understanding and knowledge of current evidence based education and care practices, including current and emerging practices
• Consistently demonstrate knowledge, understanding and practice of adult learning principles
• Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Office and online systems such as Portals, Customer Relationship Management software and video conferencing

Inclusion Professionals must hold one of the following qualifications:

• Diploma of Children's Services or equivalent as a minimum; and/or
• Qualifications in Early Childhood Teaching, or a related discipline in Allied Health or Disability also considered

Your experience in a context working with and promoting the inclusion of children, working with or in the early learning sector and participating in reflective dialogue that examines the impact of early childhood practice will assist your application.

As an Inclusion Professional, you will be expected to spend significant amounts of time travelling within the metropolitan area and some rural services, working directly with services and facilitating staff meetings and Interest Hubs using principles of group learning.

The Inclusion Professional will have access to a laptop computer and a mobile phone will be provided for work purposes. You will need to have:

• a current full drivers’ license; and
• a current not-prohibited DHS Working with Children Check

Gowrie SA encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We also encourage culturally diverse applicants and those from diverse backgrounds.

To make the right move for your career, please email your application and resume, along with 2 current work-related referees, to the HR Officer at inclusion@gowriesa.org.au. We strongly encourage you to use your cover letter to support your application for the role. A job and person specification (J&P) can be found on the Gowrie SA website here.