Partner in the Community (PITC) Clinical Practice Manager Early Childhood

Partner in the Community Clinical Practice Manager Early Childhood

Full-time

Mowbray TAS

About the Role

Are you passionate about supporting families and young children in your community Were looking for a dedicated Clinical Practice Manager to join our Early Childhood team in Launceston working directly with families to strengthen connections and build brighter futures.

In this full-time role youll lead clinical practice across our early childhood services ensuring families receive high-quality evidence-based support when they need it most. Youll work alongside a committed team who share your values of compassion respect and making a real difference in peoples lives.

What Youll Do

Operations & Service Development

• Promote inclusive practices supporting childrens participation in home community and early childhood settings
• Lead development of early support initiatives grounded in developmental science and ECIA Best Practice guidelines
• Ensure clinical principles are integrated in program designs including developmental screening and coaching models
• Monitor service quality using validated tools such as the International Classification of Functioning
• Deliver targets in line with NDIS service agreements and guidelines

Workforce Development & Capacity Building

• Develop staff capacity through coaching and reflective practice aligned with adult learning principles
• Lead audits of early support plans to monitor adherence to best practice guidelines
• Facilitate communities of practice and peer learning sessions
• Support staff to deliver culturally competent services for diverse families
• Support coordinators to use developmental screening tools such as ASQ and Pedi-cat

Family & Community Engagement

• Champion family choice voice and participation in service design and delivery
• Develop strong partnerships with families community organisations and health networks
• Ensure services are accessible and equitable particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families

What Were Looking For

• Qualification in Allied Health
• Current registration with a professional association such as AHPRA Australian Psychological Society (APS) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
• Minimum 3 years experience working in Early Childhood settings
• Previous experience in coaching staff within Early Childhood settings and programs
• Ability to build genuine relationships with families from diverse backgrounds
• Current drivers license and willingness to travel within the region

About us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose Christian care organisation we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together BaptistCare (NSW ACT WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12000 dedicated employees and support over 38000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage our passion and our priority are the customers we strive to deliver care as it should be with people right at the centre

How to Apply

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Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Applicant must have the following:

• Full and on-going working rights in Australia
• Willingness to complete a National Police Check
• Willingness to complete a Medical Assessment
• Willingness to complete a NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Must have a Working with Vulnerable People Check or willingness to obtain

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At Baptcare we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees volunteers the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.

Baptcare is dedicated to the safety empowerment and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful protective environment that supports infants children and young people to feel safe and respected.

Baptcare (VIC TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW ACT WA) and Baptist Care SA to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together we are building on a shared history of care and compassion expanding our reach and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.