Early Years Specialist

Each; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 11,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging benefits

Flexible working options

4 days work week option until 30 June

Job summary

EACH is seeking an experienced Early Years Specialist to join our Ipswich team, delivering family-centred supports and evidence-informed early intervention alongside Allied Health professionals, Social Workers, and Inclusive Education specialists.

You will tailor supports using child development insight, empower families with coaching, and help connect children with their community, while navigating NDIA planning processes. Flexible full-time/part-time options available with hybrid work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/ Education or above.
• Expert knowledge in child development and early intervention with ability to identify developmental issues.
• Proven track record building relationships and supporting families and children with developmental delays/disabilities, including implementation of effective home strategies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and early childhood intervention best practice principles and the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Responsibilities

• Deliver supports in partnership with families to help them achieve goals using evidence-informed best practice.
• Use assessments, observations and understanding of child development to tailor support options for each child and family.
• Empower families, caregivers and professionals, helping them build skills and confidence to support children in daily life using coaching skills.
• Connect children and families with their community to ensure inclusion in settings and activities of their choice.
• Keep thorough records of conversations, development progress and goals in the NDIA business system.
• Guide families through the application, implementation and funding processes of NDIS plans.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/ Education or above

Job description

JOIN US AT EACH

EACH has been committed to delivering health and support services that improve lives and strengthen communities for over 50 years. Our workforce is made up of compassionate individuals who are here to lend a helping hand, offering a wide range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual from all walks of live. Join us on this journey and let us make a difference together.

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Description

• Full-time or part-time (4 days) positionuntil 30 June 2025

• Hybrid – flexible working options available

• Based in Ipswich on the lands of the Yuggera, Jagera & Ugarapul Peoples

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU

Compensation: Up to $18,550 free income tax per year through Salary Packaging and opportunity to purchase additional leave.

Flexibility: Flexibilityto work full-time/part-time from home, from our Ipswich office and within the community.

Culture: You're never alone. Enjoy an engaging, inclusive, and supportive team environment, with professional support, training, and supervision. Benefit from peer-to-peer learning through allied health support and key-worker best practice meetings.

Professional Development: Access $500 for SPARK Communication training (Hanen). Enjoy a comprehensive induction program and ongoing training for all staff that includes group supervision with national leads. As well as, a “Leading at EACH” program for those that have leadership aspirations.

THE ROLE

Looking for a rewarding career in early childhood intervention? EACH needs an experienced Early Years Specialist to join our diverse team of Allied Health professionals, Social Workers, and Inclusive Education specialists. In this role, you'll:

• Deliver supports, in partnership with families, to help them achieve their goals, using evidence informed best practice.

• Use assessments, observations, and your understanding of child development to tailor support options that fit each child and family.

• Empower families, caregivers, and professionals, helping them build skills and confidence to support children in their everyday lives using your coaching skills.

• Connect children and families with their community to ensure they are included and can participate in the settings and activities they choose.

• keep thorough records of conversations, developmental progress, and goals, in the NDIA business system.

• Guide families through the application, implementation, and funding processes of NDIS plans.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood/ Education or above

• Expert knowledge in child development and early intervention along with the ability to identify developmental issues.

• Proven track record building relationships and supporting families and children with developmental delays/disabilities, including the implementation of effective strategies for families to practice at home and other settings.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and early childhood intervention best practice principles and the National Disability Insurance Scheme

EACH Commitments

At EACH, we prioritize treating every individual with dignity and respect, regardless of their background, ability, or identity. We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and those with lived experiences.

EACH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment that values and supports Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people(s), recognizing and respecting their unique culture and contribution to our communities. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. For further information regarding our commitment please see our Reconciliation Action Plan.

As a child-safe organisation, EACH prioritizes child safety and well-being by creating a secure environment for children and implementing effective organisational structures, policies, and procedures