Woden Community Service (WCS) is a for-purpose organisation that has been providing community-based services for over 50 years. Our vision of ‘A caring community where everyone belongs’ is achieved through our values of Inclusion, Compassion, Hope, Responsiveness, Integrity and Social Justice.
We deliver services across the ACT covering children, families, young people and seniors inluding housing and mental health services.
Essential
- Relevant qualification in Early Childhood Education, Primary Education, Disability Support, or a related field.
- Experience working with children with additional support needs.
- Understanding of the Children's Services sector and inclusive practices.
- Knowledge of the National Quality Framework (NQF), National Quality Standard (NQS), Child Safe Standards, and relevant regulations.
- Strong organisational, time management, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Reliable, professional, and committed to maintaining confidentiality and professional boundaries.
- Current First Aid certificate in an education and care setting (including asthma and anaphylaxis).
- Current Driver's Licence and access to a private vehicle.
Desirable
- Experience developing and implementing Strategic Inclusion Plans.
- Experience with inclusion funding applications and support processes.
- Experience delivering training, coaching, or support to educators and staff.
- Understanding of current best practice in inclusion and child development.
Child Safety Commitment
WCS is a child safe organisation. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children and have zero tolerance for child abuse, neglect or harm. We expect all employees to understand and uphold child safe practices, professional boundaries and a culture where children feel safe, respected and heard.
To be eligible for employment, you must have an active Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) Card, working rights in Australia, and be willing to undertake background checks required for the position, including a National Police Check.
To apply, please click on the “Apply” button and submit your current resume and a cover letter outlining how your skills and experience meet the essential requirements of this role. Please also indicate the role that you interested to apply on your cover letter. The applications will not be accepted via email.
For further information, please contact Damien Marais (Operations Manager Out of School Hours Care) at cs.recruitment@wcs.org.au
Closing Date: COB 30 August 2026
Applications may close early if a suitable candidate is found prior this date.
For more information about WCS and services that we provide, including Children’s Services, Youth & Family, Community Development, Housing and Homelessness, Mental Health, Social Enterprise and Aged Care, please visit our website at www.wcs.org.au
WCS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all abilities and life experiences. We also encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds to apply.
