Inclusion Support Specialist

Inclusion Support Specialist

Application Close Date: 11:59pm on 09/08/2026

At Penrith City Council, it’s not about having to choose.

Life with us is the best of both worlds.

What we offer you

• Salary: $96,476 to $111,676 per annum + 12% Superannuation
• Flexible working arrangements
• The best of both worlds – meaningful work that creates lasting impact, supported by genuine flexibility and career growth
• 10 days Personal Leave each year
• 5 days My Leave each year
• 18 weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Fitness Passport
• Complimentary access to Ripples Leisure Centres
• Professional development and leadership opportunities across one of NSW's largest local government Children's Services providers

Your next opportunity

• Influence inclusive practice across Council's network of Children's Services and make a lasting difference for children, families and educators.
• Mentor and coach educators and leadership teams, delivering specialist inclusion support and professional learning.
• Temporary full-time opportunity (12 months) offering flexibility, autonomy and the chance to work across multiple services.

Here's what you'll be up to...

We are seeking an experienced Inclusion Support Specialist to join our Children's Services team on a 12-month full-time contract.

This is a specialist role that focuses on building educator capability and strengthening inclusive practice across Council's Children's Services.

Rather than working directly within one service, you will partner with educators, leadership teams, families and external professionals to create inclusive learning environments where every child can thrive.

You will provide specialist mentoring, develop practical inclusion strategies, deliver professional learning and support services to implement contemporary, evidence-based practices for children with additional needs, including disability, trauma and behavioural challenges.

Who we are (And why you'll love us)

At Penrith City Council, our Children's Services team is passionate about delivering exceptional early childhood education while creating environments where children, families and educators thrive.

As our services continue to grow, so does our commitment to inclusion and specialist support. Our expanding Inclusion Specialist team brings together expertise across Inclusion, Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy and Behaviour Support, working collaboratively to strengthen educator capability and improve outcomes for children and families.

You will join an experienced and supportive leadership team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement. We celebrate success together, invest in professional development and encourage new ideas that make a meaningful difference in our community.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your specialist expertise while influencing inclusive practice across one of the largest local government Children's Services networks in NSW, you will feel right at home with us.

Check out our Position Description to learn more about this role.

What are we looking for (essential criteria)

You will be a collaborative leader who enjoys mentoring others and influencing best practice.

You'll also have:

• Bachelor of Early Childhood, inclusion or additional needs (or equivalent)
• Extensive experience in early childhood education
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and coaching educators
• Strong knowledge of the National Quality Framework and Education and Care Services National Law and Regulations
• Experience delivering professional learning and supporting practice improvement
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A current driver's licence and willingness to travel between Children's Services
• A passion for inclusion and strengths-based, family-centred practice

The must-know bits

This position has been identified as a Child-Related Position under Child Protection legislation. Applicants must hold a current Working with Children Check.

You will also be required to undertake employment checks which may include a Criminal History Check, Qualification Check, Medical Declaration and/or Functional Assessment relevant to the position. Where a Criminal History Check is required and has returned a result that indicates disclosable court outcomes, you will be required to provide a copy of the report to Penrith City Council, for review, in order to progress through the recruitment process.

Applicants must be either a Citizen or Permanent resident with the right to live and work in Australia to apply for this position.

Council is a Child Safe Organisation, for more information about this please see our website

Ready to make work feel less like... work?

If you are ready to lead multiple services, inspire high-performing teams and make a meaningful impact across our Children's Services, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• Responses addressing the essential criteria outlined in the Position Description

Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.

Applications close 11.55pm on the advertised closing date.

We've got an opportunity, you've got talent... Let's talk.

For more information, contact Anna, Talent Acquisition Specialist, on 0437 785 516.