At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families and children with developmental needs through tailored coaching and community connections.
- Company: Join a caring organisation dedicated to empowering individuals and communities for over 50 years.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, tax-free salary packaging, flexible working, and fitness discounts.
- Other info: No billable hours, focus on quality support, and excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work culture.
- Qualifications: Tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology with current registration.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 $ per year.
For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives. We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive. Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.
Based in Bankstown, on the lands of the Dharug Peoples; community outreach & hybrid working conditions. Full‐time, max‐term until March 2027. Competitive salary + super + salary packaging up to $18,550. No billable hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver supports in partnership with families to help them achieve their goals, using evidence‐informed best practice.
- Use assessments, observations, and child development knowledge to tailor support options for each child and family.
- Empower families, caregivers, and professionals, building their skills and confidence through coaching in everyday environments.
- Connect children and families with their community to support inclusion and meaningful participation.
- Maintain thorough and accurate records of conversations, developmental progress, and goals within the NDIA business system.
- Guide families through the NDIS journey, including application, implementation, and funding processes.
Qualifications
- A tertiary qualification in Occupational Therapy or Speech Pathology.
- Current AHPRA registration (OT) or Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) membership.
- Expert knowledge of child development with the ability to identify developmental concerns.
- A proven track record supporting children and families with developmental delays and disabilities, including practical strategies for use at home and in other settings.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach, early childhood intervention best‐practice principles, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Benefits
- Diversity & belonging – valuing all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and committing to cultural safety.
- Supportive team culture – autonomy over work calendar; ongoing collaboration, professional development, and regular key worker meetings.
- Boost your take‐home pay – not‐for‐profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 tax‐free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax‐free for meals and entertainment.
- Free, confidential support – employee assistance program available for you and your family.
- No billable hours – focus on quality support.
- Employee benefits – Maxxia salary packaging customers enjoy cashback from over 400 retailers including supermarkets, cinemas, travel, clothing retailers.
- Flexible working – after full training and caseload, opportunity to work from home, in the community and agreed days in the office.
- Fitness passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide.
At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We're committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived or living experience and people of all ages and genders. Each is a child‐safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse and is committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
Early Years Specialist in Bankstown employer: Each
At Each, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and empowers our team members. With flexible working options, no billable hours, and a strong focus on professional growth through ongoing training and development, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join us in Camden, Campbelltown, Wollondilly, and Wingecarribee, where your expertise in child development will be celebrated and your contributions will help shape a brighter future for those we serve.