Early Childhood Specialist
Early Childhood Specialist
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Job Description
Permanent Parttime or Casual position with no billable hours!
Location: Dubbo Broken Hill or Orange in NSW flexible WFH Options!
Must have qualifications in Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy
Rewarding work every day you know you are making a real difference
Life at Mission Australia
When you join the team at Mission Australia you become part of a community who are determined to end homelessness and ensure people in need can thrive. United by our Christian purpose and values we stand together with anyone who needs us for as long as they need us. Find out more about us and our purpose.
Your Opportunity
Are you a passionate Speech Pathologist or Occupational Therapist ready to bring your clinical skills to a role that truly changes lives
Join Mission Australia as an Early Childhood Specialist and make a meaningful impact by supporting children aged 06 with developmental delays and children under 9 with disabilities.
As an NDIS Partner in the Community we deliver the Early Childhood Approach youll provide familycentered evidencebased support working alongside a national team and Early Childhood Coordination (ECC) team to develop tailored strategies that empower children and families.
This role offers flexibility with the option to choose either fulltime parttime or casual hours to fit your lifestyle so you can achieve a great worklife balancewithout the pressure of billable hours. Youll work across home virtual and community settings applying your clinical expertise while supporting families to navigate services. Experienced professionals can mentor others while those seeking to grow will gain valuable experience in early intervention.
If youre looking for a meaningful role in a supportive team apply today!
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Work part of a national team to support children families and their carers to identify their strengths and areas they would like to improve.
Utilise specialised expertise to share and collaborate with Early Childhood teams to achieve child and family outcomes.
Ensure children and families have access to timely and specialised clinical developmental support.
Conducting assessments in consultation with Early Childhood Coordinators.
Implementing Family Support plans in either group or individual basis.
Engaging and upskilling staff as well as the broader community on their specialised expertise in child development.
Requirements for Success
Must hold qualifications in Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy.
Currently registered or able to be registered with Speech Pathology Australia or AHPRA.
Experience in the Disability Child Youth and Family Services sector.
Knowledge of child development delays and/or disabilities.
Strong communication skills and ability to engage stakeholders.
Full unrestricted drivers license and willingness to travel.
Before starting work with us you will need to undertake a national police history check qualifications and referee checks and have a clearance to work with children/vulnerable people.
Our Culture
Our innovative and inclusive culture will ensure you feel valued at Mission Australia as you help Australians in need and develop in your career.
We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of everyone both within our team and the individuals we serve.
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive working environment. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds; gender age ethnicity race cultural background disability religion and sexual orientation to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. So whoever you are if youre skilled and actively support our purpose and values you would be welcome at Mission Australia.
If you live with disability and require support to submit your application please email or visit our Careers page for additional contact details.
We strongly encourage applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. For culturally safe support or assistance with your application please contact us at
Your benefits
Rewarding work every day you know youre making a real difference
Notforprofit salary packaging reducing your tax (details via AccessPay
Free external confidential counselling and access to chaplaincy support
Volunteering opportunities
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Extra leave including Mission Australia Thank You Day & Work Anniversary Day off
How to apply
Click Apply and send your application today!
As a committed Circle Back Initiative employer we will respond to your application.
Applications are shortlisted as they are received. Please apply as soon as possible to be considered. Thank you
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Part-Time
