Service and Support Officer
Division: Community Services
Location: Cranbourne
Type: Part Time Fixed term - 12 month position (3 days per week)
Job reference: 494710
About Us
At Yooralla, we believe that exceptional customer service starts with employees who love what they do. Our people are committed to supporting people with disabilities to live the life they choose and obtaining the best possible outcomes for our customers. We have played an active role in improving public awareness and progressing the nature of disability support in Australia for 100 years.
About the Role
To work with the KISS Team in the Southern Metropolitan Region providing support to Additional Kindergarten Assistants to oversee the access and participation of children into the kindergarten group. The Additional Assistant Service & Support Officer will work in accordance with the objectives, priorities, policies, procedures and guidelines of Yooralla and the KISS Program as well as providing additional administration support during peak times.
This position will be based at Cranbourne with travel required across the South Eastern Metropolitan region.
Your proven ability to demonstrate effective communication with both internal and external stakeholders, be proficient in the use of technology, experience working with kindergarten programs supporting children's inclusion and being a positive role model for others
This is a unique opportunity to work in a supportive environment, utilizing your practical experience in children's programs and knowledge of inclusive practices to coach and mentor our team of Additional Assistants working within the KIS program
About you
To be successful in this role you'll share Yooralla’s values and have:
- Experience in Mentoring and Coaching
- Experience in working in early childhood education and care
- 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.
- Proficiency in computer use for email and internet.
Successful appointment with Yooralla is subject to mandatory safeguarding checks, including a Working with Children's 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 nichola.marriott@yooralla.com.au for more information.
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.