Developmental Educator | South Coast

Optimum Health Solutions; Nowra; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured Graduate Program

Professional Development

Flexible FT/PT

Multidisciplinary Team

Varied Settings

Meaningful Work

Job summary

Optimum Health Solutions is seeking a Developmental Educator to join our Nowra or Batemans Bay clinic, beginning your career in Early Childhood Intervention. You will deliver evidence-based, family-centred services with structured supervision and professional development to help you thrive.

As part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you'll work with children aged 0-9 and their families, developing intervention plans, coaching caregivers, and collaborating with other allied health

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required and registration/training specifics as stated in the ad.
• Registration with Developmental Educators Australia Incorporated.
• Current Working With Children Check.
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
• Current National Police Check.
• Current driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Deliver early childhood intervention services for children aged 0-9 years.
• Support children with developmental delays, autism, intellectual disability, and other developmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans.
• Coach parents and caregivers using a family-centred, capacity-building approach.
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and other allied health professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and NDIS-compliant records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, and professional development.

Skills

New grad

Education

Bachelor's degree in Developmental Education, Disability Studies, Early Childhood Intervention, Special Education, or a related discipline

Job description

Optimum Health Solutions - 20 Years of Excellence in Allied Health!

This role offers the opportunity to work at either our Nowra or Batemans Bay clinic.

Are you a passionate Developmental Educator looking to begin your career in Early Childhood Intervention (ECI)?

As a Developmental Educator, you'll deliver evidence-based, family-centred early intervention services while receiving structured supervision, mentoring, and ongoing professional development to help you thrive.

At Optimum Health Solutions, we believe in investing in future clinicians. You'll work within a highly supportive multidisciplinary team while making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families.

With more than 20 years of Allied Health excellence, 14 clinics across NSW and Tasmania, and a team of over 200 professionals, we're proud to provide industry-leading support, mentoring and career development opportunities.

About The Role

As part of our multidisciplinary team, you'll work closely with children and their families to promote development, participation, and independence across home, school, childcare, and community settings.

You’ll provide strengths-based interventions, coach parents and caregivers, and collaborate with allied health professionals to help children achieve meaningful developmental outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver early childhood intervention services for children aged 0-9 years.
• Support children with developmental delays, autism, intellectual disability, and other developmental needs.
• Develop and implement individualised intervention plans.
• Coach parents and caregivers using a family-centred, capacity-building approach.
• Work collaboratively with Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Physiotherapists, Psychologists, and other allied health professionals.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and NDIS-compliant records.
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings, supervision, and professional development.

About You

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• A new grad
• Passionate about paediatrics and early childhood development.
• Committed to family-centred and evidence-based practice.
• A confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently while contributing to a collaborative multidisciplinary team.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Developmental Education, Disability Studies, Early Childhood Intervention, Special Education, or a related discipline
• Registration with Developmental Educators Australia Incorporated
• Current Working With Children Check
• Current NDIS Worker Screening Check
• Current National Police Check
• Current driver's licence
• Access to a reliable vehicle

What You'll Receive

• Structured New Graduate Program with mentoring and supervision.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Flexible full-time or part-time employment.
• A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
• Opportunities to work across clinics, homes, childcare centres, schools, and the community.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of children and families.

Why Join Optimum Health Solutions?

Gain Valuable Clinical Experience

Develop practical skills while working alongside experienced Speech Pathologists and Occupational Therapists.

Structured Learning & Mentorship

Receive ongoing support, supervision and professional development from senior clinicians.

Career Development Opportunities

Build a strong foundation for your future career in Speech Pathology or Occupational Therapy.

Collaborative Multidisciplinary Team

Work alongside Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Pathologists, Exercise Physiologists, Behaviour Support Practitioners, Dietitians and Podiatrists.

Modern Therapy Facilities

Access purpose-built clinics featuring sensory spaces, gyms, motor development areas and innovative therapy resources.

Meaningful Work

Help children and families achieve important developmental, communication and functional goals.

If you're passionate about Early Childhood Intervention, paediatric development, and helping children achieve their full potential, we'd love to hear from you.