Early Childhood Coordinator - Maitland

Northcott; Maitland; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as an Early Childhood Coordinator in a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in children's lives. This role focuses on guiding families through developmental concerns, utilizing your expertise in early childhood education and social work. With flexible working conditions and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with families and community services to create tailored support plans. Experience a rewarding career with great benefits, including generous leave entitlements and professional development opportunities, all while making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

5 weeks leave

Discounted gym membership

Health insurance

Salary packaging benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in Early Childhood Education or relevant Bachelor Degree.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills essential for family support.

Responsibilities

• Support families with concerns about their child’s development.
• Identify appropriate pathways of support and connect families with services.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Social Work

Allied Health

Report Writing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Family-focused Approach

Evidence-based Intervention Strategies

Database Management

Education

Diploma in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor Degree in Social Work

Bachelor Degree in Allied Health

Tools

IT Skills

Database Management Software

Job description

Multiple full time & part time roles until 30 June 2025, with the possibility to extend. This includes staff benefits including 5 weeks leave, discounted gym membership, health insurance and Not for Profit salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.

• Flexible working conditions to support work/life balance – Part time and full time roles; flexible working hours between 7:30am – 5:30pm and up to 3 WFH days for full time.
• Join a dedicated and inclusive team with a supportive work environment.
• Access to supervision and professional development.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Northcott is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals with invisible disabilities to apply and are ready to make the necessary adjustments to support your application and employment experience. Reach out to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team at [e-mail] for assistance or to discuss your individual needs.

Who are we?

Northcott is an Early Childhood partner contracted to deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, Northern Sydney, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports children aged 0-9 with developmental concerns/delays and/or disability.

Key Responsibilities of the role:

As an Early Childhood Coordinator you will support families who have concerns about their child’s development, you will do this by:

• Using your knowledge of 0-9 years developmental milestones, completing observations and using information from screening tools and/or assessments to understand the impact of the delay or disability.
• Identifying and explaining the most appropriate pathway of supports whether this be access to early supports or support with applying for the NDIS.
• Supporting families to connect with local mainstream and community services such as community or child health services, playgroups, childcare, parent support groups, education options and recreation.
• Working with the family to identify their goals and priorities for their child.
• Supporting the family with implementing their child’s NDIS plan and finding service providers that meet the needs of the child and family.

The skills and experience we are looking for include:

• Minimum Diploma tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Allied Health or other relevant professional field.
• Understanding the importance of implementing a tailored and personalised approach to children and their families in delivering the early childhood approach - one size does not fit all.
• Moderate report writing and IT skills, including database management, as you will write reports and provide details to the NDIA on a child’s developmental and functional abilities, so proficient computer use is essential.
• Strong communication & interpersonal skills.
• Experience providing support to families using a family-focused and strengths-based approach.
• Demonstrated experience supporting and implementing evidence-based early childhood intervention strategies with families using a capacity-building approach.
• Experience working in collaboration with mainstream and community stakeholders for best outcomes for children and families.

Other requirements include:

• Current Driver's Licence - P1 minimum.
• Valid Working with Children’s Check Clearance - mandatory.
• Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDIS WC) or willingness to obtain – mandatory.
• Working Rights in Australia.
• Induction Training Program—We have a tailored training program to help you understand how we meet targets and achieve the highest standards.
• Supportive and experienced Team Leaders & Managers – we want to see you succeed!
• Diverse and Inclusive—Our teams are multi-cultural, and we embrace different cultures and opinions.

Benefits we offer

• A diverse group of people in a great team environment who share knowledge, pursue growth and a desire for excellence.
• Salary packaging, Perkbox, health and wellbeing benefits and more.
• Great leave entitlements & flexible working environment.

The role will be based out of our Maitland office, covering the local region as it involves some travel to meet the child and families/carers in their community and home environment.

To apply, please send an updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining the skills and experience relevant to the role's requirements.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email [e-mail].