Navigator - Thriving Kids Connect Wa

Uplyft Limited; Canning; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time position

Free parking on site

Salary packaging

Ongoing professional development

Additional paid break between Xmas and

Diversity & inclusion

Team culture

Job summary

Uplyft Limited is seeking a Navigator for Thriving Kids Connect WA to support families with children’s development, disability or emerging needs. You will provide information and referrals via a central telephone service, drawing on early childhood knowledge and strong communication to understand priorities and connect families to services.

Based at the Bentley Office, this permanent full-time role emphasizes inclusion, collaboration and a family-centred approach, with professional development

Qualifications

• Degree in Allied Health or related field with experience supporting children with developmental delay, disability or autism.
• Knowledge of family-centred practice and early childhood approaches.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to engage diverse families.
• Excellent administrative skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and contribute to a team.

Responsibilities

• Be the first point of contact for families seeking information, advice and support.
• Use knowledge of child development and active listening to assess needs.
• Coordinate navigation and referrals to appropriate services via a central service.
• Maintain accurate records and manage a high-volume workload.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Inclusive communication

Education

Degree in Allied Health or related field

Job description

Description

Uplyft are looking for a passionate, knowledgeable and family-focused professional who wants to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families as a Navigator for Thriving Kids Connect WA.

About Uplyft

Uplyft (formerly Wanslea) is a leading provider of services for children, young people, and families across Western Australia. Founded in 1943, we have now expanded to offer a wide range of programs and services that support children, young people and families at every stage of life.

Why join Uplyft?

At Uplyft, your work makes a real difference. You won’t just have a job — you will support children, young people, and families, helping to build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities.

We value people who bring their whole selves to work. Our team reflects our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and collaboration, where differences are celebrated and every voice matters.

Joining Uplyft means being part of a professional, purpose-driven organisation where your skills, ideas, and compassion help transform lives every day.

• Permanent full-time position
• Based at our Bentley Office with free parking on site
• Salary starting from $107,377 per annum plus superannuation
• Opportunity to salary package
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Additional paid break between Christmas and New Year
• Unique opportunity to work in an organisation passionate about diversity and inclusion
• Amazing people and rewarding team culture with highly capable and welcoming colleagues

About the Role

As a Navigator, you will be a trusted and accessible first point of contact for families seeking information, advice and support about their child’s development, disability or emerging support needs. Working through a central telephone service, you will draw on your strong knowledge of child development, together with highly developed communication, active listening and coaching skills, to understand family priorities, identify needs, determine whether additional support may be beneficial and facilitate navigation, connections and referrals to appropriate services.

About You

We are looking for a skilled and compassionate professional who brings strong knowledge of early childhood development, developmental delay, disability, autism and early childhood intervention. You will have:

• A degree in Allied Health (such as Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy), Early Childhood Education or another relevant professional field, with demonstrated experience supporting children with developmental delay, disability or autism and their families.
• Strong knowledge of family-centred practice, the NDIS Early Childhood Approach and early childhood intervention best-practice principles, with the ability to apply this knowledge to assessment, information, advice and support.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships, listen actively and tailor communication to engage families and professionals from diverse background in an ethical, inclusive, culturally responsive and non-judgmental way.
• Strong administrative skills, including the ability to gather and interpret information, maintain accurate records, use technology effectively and manage competing priorities in a high-volume environment.
• Sound judgement and initiative, with the ability to work independently, make timely decisions, manage multiple tasks and contribute positively to a supportive team environment.
• A genuine commitment to inclusion and participation, with an understanding of the functional and social impacts of disability and the importance of supporting children and families

Desirable:

Professional registration or membership with relevant bodies such as AHPRA, Speech Pathology Australia, AASW or the Teacher Registration Board of WA, along with experience working with diverse communities and/or training in cultural responsiveness, particularly in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

Uplyft encourages applicants from all backgrounds and does not discriminate in regards to race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, family or carer responsibilities, pregnancy, religion, political opinion, national extraction or social origin.

Uplyft is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. We require all applicants to undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment.