• Full time ongoing position based on Turrbal and Yuggera Country in Milton
• $107k - $118k + Super + Salary Packaging
• Flexible, friendly organisation, Hybrid work options available, optional monthly accrued day off!

Our Organisation

Join The Benevolent Society, a flexible, friendly organisation with over 200 years of history empowering Australians to live their best lives. We’re independent, non-religious, and deeply committed to reconciliation and inclusion.

Your new role

Funded by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and delivered in line with evidence-based best practice, the Early Childhood Approach (ECA) program is designed to provide a range of flexible and responsive supports for children under 9 years with developmental delay or disability. ECA focuses on family-centred practices and supports greater inclusion.

You will lead a dedicated team of Child Development Specialists who are responsible for gathering information on children’s development and linking families and children with developmental concerns and disabilities with the most appropriate supports. Through clear and focused leadership, professional supervision and practice guidance, you will support your team to provide services in the Brisbane area.

Duties

• A fast-paced environment is your forte`! You play an important part in leading key change initiatives.
• You will demonstrate strong application of early childhood best practice principles, NDIS legislation and quality assurance when considering recommendations being made to the NDIA and to families engaged with our program.
• Monitor and report on your team’s performance to meet our key contracted service deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to support your team with continued service improvements including building partnerships within the community to coordinate and improve services for families.

Why join us?

• Flexibility & Wellbeing – Enjoy hybrid work options, monthly RDOs (12 extra days off per year), Fitness Passport access, EAP support, and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Salary Packaging & Perks – Maximise your take-home pay with up to $15,900 in salary packaging and vehicle packaging options to suit your lifestyle.
• Recognition & Growth – Competitive pay, service rewards, long service leave after 5 years, and tailored professional development opportunities.
• Cultural Inclusion – Dedicated cultural leave and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, including leadership pathways and networking groups.

Skills and Experience

• A relevant degree qualification in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, an Allied Health discipline, Psychology or an area relating to service delivery.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team to provide a high level of customer service.
• People leadership experience with the ability to build and develop an engaged, high performing team.
• Comprehensive management skills including troubleshooting, managing multiple deadlines and conflict resolution.
• Collaborative approach with the ability to successfully influence and engage a range of internal and external stakeholders.

If you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, then we want to hear from you. The Benevolent Society recognises and values cultural knowledge and wisdom of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, we therefore strongly encourage you to apply. We are strongly committed to being an Employer of Choice, one who offers, provides, and practices cultural safety in our workplace.

Interested? Apply online today!

To apply please follow the link and submit your current CV and a cover letter addressing your suitability for the role in relation to the duties and required skills and experience.

Have a question? Contact Francesca Rose on 0481 097 167 or Georgia Bingham at [email protected] for a friendly confidential chat.

The Benevolent Society respects and promotes human rights and diversity. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where individuals from all backgrounds and identities are not only welcomed but valued. We pride ourselves on being a client safe and child safe organisation, which is why all staff and volunteers undergo comprehensive employment screening. We value relationships with local Aboriginal community and welcome applications from its members. To ensure you are best supported with your application if you have any specific needs requiring a reasonable adjustment, let us know what accommodations you require.

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