Early Years Health Coordinator

Ssi Australia; Queensland; On-site; AUD 106,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 15,900 AUD tax‑

Flexible working from home/office

In-house training and development

Wellbeing programs

Dedicated team and community impact

Job summary

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is seeking an experienced Early Years Health Coordinator to lead the Community Early Years Health program in Ipswich. You will provide leadership and strategic oversight of operations and management across five school-based hubs, focusing on equity and improving child health outcomes for diverse communities.

You will collaborate with health, education and community partners, drive program growth, conduct action-based research with families, and

Qualifications

• APHRA registration or equivalent certification.
• Understanding of local migrant/refugee communities, especially families with children aged 0–5.
• Knowledge of community development and place-based integrated care.
• Experience leading teams delivering community programs for vulnerable families.
• Ability to build partnerships with community groups, service providers and government.
• Experience with governance, funding agreements, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Implement a new integrated early years health program across five hubs in Ipswich.
• Support program growth to meet the needs of underserved communities in the Ipswich region.
• Conduct action-based research including family consultations and mapping of services to identify health gaps.
• Manage strategic cross-sector partnerships with health, education and community services.
• Collaborate with funding partners to embed Early Years Childhood Capability Framework into practice.
• Deliver targeted Immunisation Education through school-based hubs.

Skills

APHRA registration

Community needs (migrant/refugee)

Community development

Team leadership

Partnership building

Governance & accountability

Risk management

Driver's licence

Education

Tertiary qualification in OT/psychology/speech pathology

Job description

SSI provided pay range

This range is provided by SSI. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience - talk with our recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$105,570.00 - $115,337.00/yr pro rata
Part-time or full-time position negotiable

Are you an allied health professional and are ready to lead a responsive and collaborative allied health program?

Are you passionate about improving health outcomes for diverse communities including multicultural and First Nations families?

Do you want to help shape the future of the health system through strategic, big-picture thinking?

About you

The Early Years Health Coordinator for Ipswich will provide leadership and strategic oversight of the operations and management of the Community Early Years Health program.

The role will include

• Implementation of a new integrated early years health program across five school-based community hubs in Ipswich
• Supporting the growth of the program and affiliated projects to meet the needs of under-served communities across the Ipswich region
• Conducting action-based research including consultation with families and mapping of existing services to identify health access gaps and targeted health response
• Management of strategic cross-sector partnerships including health, education and community services
• Working collaboratively with funding partner to embed Early Years Childhood Capability Framework into practice
• Delivering targeted Immunisation Education through the school-based hubs

The program will have a strong focus on equity, child health and wellbeing.

• The outcomes will involve a place-based response developed in partnership with the community, and health system
• Improved access to allied health through community hubs
• Increased engagement of multicultural families in primary care
• Earlier identification and support to address developmental, health and wellbeing needs
• Reduced fragmentation through integrated delivery
• More effective culturally-responsive commissioning approaches

Essential Criteria

Relevant tertiary qualifications in occupational therapy, psychology or speech pathology as an advantage.

• Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (APHRA, and/or certification with the relevant professional regulatory/oversight body: the Occupational Therapy Board of Australia, the Psychology Board of Australia, or Speech Pathology Australia, as applicable.
• Demonstrated understanding of the local needs and experiences of migrant and refugee communities, including humanitarian entrants, with a strong focus on the needs of parents/caregivers and children aged 0–5 years.
• Strong knowledge and application of community development principles and place-based integrated care.
• Proven ability to lead, support, and develop teams delivering community-based programs that respond to the needs of vulnerable families and promote community connection and participation.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships and collaborative relationships with community groups, service providers, and government stakeholders to enhance program outcomes and community impact.
• Sound understanding of governance and program accountability, including experience delivering against funding agreements, meeting reporting requirements, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement across local and national initiatives.
• Ability to identify and appropriately manage risks and conflicts of interest within program delivery and partnerships.
• Current Driver’s Licence.

About Us

Settlement Services International (SSI Group) is a community-based organisation and social business that supports newcomers and Australians to achieve their full potential. Taking an integrated approach so everyone can thrive within the community in which they live and the wider Australian society; we support children, young people and families; people living with disability; and asylum seekers, refugees and migrants. Our programs include facilitating employment, multicultural foster care, creating community engagement, advocacy, and influencing government and international affairs and provide though leadership within our sector nationally and globally.

About our Benefits

• Salary packaging options to receive up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free meaning more take-home pay!
• Industry leading flexible working arrangement supported to work from home and office
• Access to in-house training and learning opportunities for professional development and growth
• Access to our in-house wellbeing programs
• Working alongside professional and dedicated team members all wanting to make a difference in our communities

About our Recruitment Process

SSI Group is strongly committed to actively safeguarding children and young people and providing a safe environment for them to thrive. We ensure children and young people’s safety; and wellbeing is embedded in the everyday thinking and practice of everyone at SSI, whether they interact directly or indirectly with children and young people. All employees will undergo a National Police Clearance and a Working with Children Check as a condition of employment. All staffs who work on, support, or manage Queensland child-related work must hold a Blue Card, even if they are not based in Queensland.

Our Commitment to Diversity

SSI strives to be an inclusive workplace for all people. We recognise that we operate in a diverse communities and welcome and encourage applications from all ages and genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse groups, the LGBTQIA+SB communities, veterans, refugees and people with disability.

Applications close Friday, 16th October 2026

We do not require recruitment agency support for this vacancy. Unsolicited applications, resumes and contact by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

A recruitment pool may be created for permanent and temporary opportunities of the same role or role type that may become available in the future.

SSI is disability-inclusive and committed to ensuring an equitable and accessible application process for all candidates. We encourage applications from people of all abilities. Our Talent Acquisition team can provide reasonable adjustments throughout the process.