Specialist Equipment Library Program Coordinator | ISQ

SPECIALIST EQUIPMENT LIBRARY PROGRAM SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Inclusion Support Program Queensland | KU Children’s Services

Make a meaningful difference through inclusion.

KU Children's Services is seeking an organised and proactive Specialist Equipment Library Program Support Coordinator to support the day-to-day operation of our Specialist Equipment Library.

This is a varied role that combines administration, logistics, stakeholder engagement and equipment coordination to help ensure children with additional needs can access inclusive early childhood education and care environments. 

About the Role

Reporting to the Specialist Equipment Library Manager, you will coordinate equipment loans, deliveries and returns while supporting educators, therapists and services across Australia.

You will play an important role in ensuring the library operates efficiently, delivering responsive customer service and maintaining accurate records across all aspects of the program. 

This is a permanent part-time position working 32 hours per week across 4 days, offering flexibility while ensuring consistent support for the Specialist Equipment Library program. Due to the funding arrangement for this critical support program this is offered on a maximum term contract to the 30th June 2028.

To learn more about the program, visit: Inclusion Agency Specialist Equipment Library

What's involved?

• Coordinating specialist equipment requests, loans and returns
• Managing inventory, records and reporting requirements
• Organising equipment deliveries, collections, maintenance and repairs
• Building positive relationships with educators, therapists, suppliers and service providers
• Supporting the day-to-day operation of the Specialist Equipment Library and warehouse environment. 

About You

You are highly organised, customer-focused and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

You will bring:

• Experience in administration, coordination, customer service or logistics
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A proactive approach and ability to manage competing priorities
• A current driver's licence

You are organised, proactive and comfortable balancing administration, stakeholder support and hands-on operational responsibilities. You are comfortable undertaking physical tasks including receiving deliveries, moving equipment, preparing orders and maintaining organised storage areas, and are willing to undertake training in the safe operation of a walkie stacker. Experience in early childhood education and care, disability services, community services, inventory management, equipment coordination or a similar environment will be highly regarded.

Why Join KU?

At KU, you'll join a respected not-for-profit organisation with a strong commitment to inclusion, child safety and positive outcomes for children and families.

We offer:

• Salary packaging benefits
• Professional development opportunities
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference through inclusion

About KU

Established in 1895, KU Children's Services is one of Australia's leading Not-For-Profit providers of early childhood education and care.

Alongside our education services, KU delivers inclusion programs and professional services that support children, families and communities across Australia. 

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can combine organisation, problem solving and customer service while supporting inclusion for children, we'd love to hear from you

How to apply:

Please submit your updated Cover Letter and Resume via the 'APPLY NOW' button.

For inquiries, please contact us via [email protected] (please note: applications are not accepted via this email).

KU is committed to social justice and human rights, inclusion and diversity, and equal employment opportunity. We recognise the voice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and promote their participation at KU.

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We recognise the importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, knowledge and cultures and are committed to strengthening representation across our organisation.

KU Children’s Services is committed to being a child safe organisation. We put children’s safety and wellbeing at the centre of our practices. Child safety is a shared responsibility across the organisation. All KU staff contribute to maintaining our child safe culture and ensuring the safety and wellbeing of the children in our services and programs. KU has a zero tolerance of harm or abuse of children.