Lifestart Disability Services is an Early Childhood Partner, delivering the NDIS Early Childhood Approach across the Eastern Suburbs and Southern Districts. 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.

With a background in allied health or social work, you will serve as a key worker (non-clinical), supporting families who have concerns about their child's development through the NDIS Early Childhood Approach.

This position is offered as a maternity leave cover until February 2026, and works flexibly in a hybrid model, including working from home, at our offices in Malabar and Miranda, within client homes, at preschools, schools and within other community-based settings.

Key Responsibilities

Known as an Early Childhood Coordinator, you will be:

overseeing a caseload including preparing reports and related activities for your allocated families, while ensuring strict adherence to NDIA pre-defined timeframes and associated requirements

conducting observations and assessments of children in their natural environments to assess their functioning and support needs

assisting families to develop goals for their child that reflect individual goals and priorities

implementing short-term early intervention strategies to support the child's development

providing information and supporting families to access mainstream and community services as required, to support their needs, and those of their child/children

managing and coordinating referrals to appropriate services, ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care for the child

participating in community capacity building initiatives and supporting mainstream service providers to become accessible to those with developmental delay or disability

working within a transdisciplinary team, sharing experiences and expertise, collaborating with others to ensure a holistic approach to early childhood intervention

You will bring:

Degree qualification in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work or similar

Experience supporting children with additional needs and using person-centred approaches

Knowledge or experience of early childhood intervention supports and concepts

Proficiency writing detailed reports, and adept at using computers including MS suite and CRMs

Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, working collaboratively with clients, community, and internal departments

Knowledge of disability, the NDIS and Early Childhood Approach

Mandatory role requirements include:

Aligning with Lifestart’s values of Empowerment, Equity, Collaboration and Impact.

Hold a current Drivers Licence and registered vehicle, and able to travel across Southern Districts & Eastern Suburbs

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 decision making and planning, supporting them to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling, meaningful life.

New 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

Ability to access vehicle novated leasing

Flexible working conditions including hybrid opportunities to ensure work/life balance

A supportive and inclusive team environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing

Access to supervision and peer support including targeted training to develop your skills and professional 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: Wednesday 18 June 2025

For further information please see our website www.lifestart.org.au/careers to view the position statement 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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