NDIS Early Childhood Practitioner

Are you an early childhood health or education professional that is interested in supporting and navigating families and children at the very beginning of their journey of early childhood intervention?

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) is the NDIS Partner in the Community for the Darwin Urban Region, and we are seeking two Early Childhood Practitioners to join our vibrant team.

About the roles

The NDIS Early Childhood Practitioner role includes providing time limited support to families to help them develop skills and confidence to support their child’s development and navigate early intervention supports. This includes both children who are/maybe eligible for NDIS funded support and children that require early supports only. The role includes building collaborative partnerships with service providers, local area specialist organisations and mainstream community groups to develop positive social relationships and be inclusive of children with disabilities.

About you

The position suits professionals with skills and experience in child development including – allied health, social worker or early childhood education. To be successful, you will be a team player with a relational approach to your work and have the skills necessary to work autonomously. You will also need to have experience working with multiple software packages and databases with confidence and curiosity to learn. Prior experience within the NDIS and an understanding of the NDIS Partner in the Community approach is highly regarded.

The role requires experience of working with diverse families and communities with respect and integrity.

Positions

We have two positions available now

One position is full time with the option of being a .8 (4 days per week)

The second position is part time .8 (4 days per week)

The starting salary for these positions is $93,080 FTE (plus superannuation) increasing to $94,942 FTE upon completion of a successful 6-month probationary period. Salary packaging is also available.

The must haves

Current driver’s licence

Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain

National Police Check

How to apply

Please apply through Seek with your resume and a maximum one-page cover letter.

For further information please contact:

Felicia Hansen, Manager – NDIS ECEI on ph.08 8986 7142 or [email protected]

Applications close on Friday 31st October at 5pm or earlier if successfully filled.

ECA is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise, appreciate, and use the unique insights, perspectives and backgrounds of each ECA employee, including gender- diverse employees.

Applicants must be located in and have a genuine right to work in Australia.