Lifestart Disability Services delivers the Early Childhood Approach on behalf of the NDIS across the Nepean, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Blue Mountains areas. We work in partnership to empower children aged 0-9 years and their families, building their capacity so they have the tools to reach their full potential.

As an Early Childhood Coordinator, you will be working flexibly in a hybrid model, including working from home, at our office in Penrith, within client homes, at preschools, schools and within other community-based settings. This role is offered on a full-time maximum term basis to June 2026.

Key Responsibilities

As an Early Childhood Coordinator, you will serve as the Key Worker and play a crucial role supporting families who have concerns about their child's development including:

• Using your knowledge of children’s developmental millstones, complete observations and using information from screening tools and/or assessments to understand the impact of the delay or disability
• Working with the family to identify their goals and priorities for their child
• Conducting assessments and deliver tailored supports in line with NDIS Early Childhood Approach.
• Providing information and supporting families to connect with mainstream and community service providers such as community or child health services, playgroups, childcare, parent support groups, education options and recreation
• Implementing short-term early intervention strategies that support the child's development.
• Managing and coordinating referrals to appropriate services, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care for the child
• Participating in community capacity building initiatives and support mainstream service providers to become accessible to those with additional needs and disability
• Writing detailed reports relating to your allocated families, in accordance with NDIA requirements.
• Working within a transdisciplinary team, sharing experiences and expertise, collaborating with others to ensure a holistic approach to early childhood intervention.

You may have some or all of the following:

• Relevant experience supporting children with additional needs, disability or developmental delays
• Experience or knowledge of early childhood development and milestones, including early intervention supports and concepts
• Understanding of using person and family centred approaches
• Proficient IT skills and be tech-savvy to navigate CRMs and write detailed reports
• with high-level report writing and communication skills, and act with discretion and confidentiality
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, working collaboratively with clients, community, and internal departments
• Knowledge of the NDIS and the Early Childhood Approach

Mandatory role requirements include:

• Degree qualification in Early Childhood Teaching, Child Development, Special or Inclusive Education (or similar)
• Aligning with Lifestart’s values of Empowerment, Equity, Collaboration and Impact.
• Hold a current Drivers Licence and registered vehicle, and able to travel across Nepean, Hawkesbury, Lithgow and Blue Mountains when required
• Currently have (or willing to obtain) NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children clearance, criminal history checks
• Full COVID-19 vaccination (including booster) or eligible medical exemption

What Makes Lifestart Different?

At Lifestart, we believe all children and young people living with disability can participate inclusively and meaningfully in their community. To achieve this, we place the child at the centre of all planning and decision making, supporting them to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling, meaningful life.

Our team members have the support of experienced team leaders and other coordinators to assist you, as well as a tailored induction and development program. We want to see you succeed!

Other benefits include:

• Very competitive base salary, plus superannuation and leave loading
• Ability to increase your take-home pay by $6,500 through NFP salary packaging
• Additional week of paid leave issued in December each year
• Additional week of personal leave, plus paid cultural and parental leave
• Access to vehicle novated leasing
• Flexible working conditions including hybrid opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive team environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing, with additional support via Employee Assistance Program
• Access to supervision and peer support including targeted training to develop your skills and interests
• Tailored induction training program, internal learning and practice Hub, plus support to access other professional development opportunities

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families that need a little bit of extra support.

Ready to apply?

If you are ready to embrace a new challenge that will allow you to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and what drives you to join our team.

Applications close: Friday, 7 March 2025

For further information please see our website www.lifestart.org.au/careers or email [email protected]

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disability or lived experience, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and those people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to our team. When you join Lifestart, we will value each individual's unique contribution.
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