Regional Early Years Coordinator: Impact & NDIS Access

Brotherhood of St Laurence; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Leave loading 17.5%

Cultural leave 10 days

Salary packaging up to 18500

Discounted health insurance

Discounted child care

Free flu shots

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) is seeking an Early Years Coordinator for the Northern Region to support children with developmental delay or disability and their families under the NDIS Services team.

The role involves connecting people to community resources, services and opportunities, and promoting inclusive access to supports. Location opportunities cover the North East Melbourne Area (Preston) and Hume Merri-bek Area (Broadmeadows).

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience (Diploma, Bachelor or equivalent) working in the community or a related field with either children, families, or individuals with disability.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS.
• Knowledge of the early childhood approach and early childhood best practice principles (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Engage with the local community to assist children with developmental delay or disability access mainstream services regardless of NDIS eligibility.
• Support the delivery of a high-quality early childhood service in accordance with the contract, program guidelines, early childhood best practice principles and relevant legislative obligations.
• Ensure practices and processes are in place to enable service level monitoring, evaluation and reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and to ensure required outcomes and performance measures are met.
• Work collaboratively with management to identify opportunities for quality improvement, service development and potential resource implications.

Skills

Strong communication

Community engagement

Attention to detail with IT

Conflict resolution & change

Education

Diploma/Bachelor or equivalent

Job description

Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) is seeking an Early Years Coordinator for the Northern Region to support children with developmental delay or disability and their families under the NDIS Services team.

The role involves connecting people to community resources, services and opportunities, and promoting inclusive access to supports. Location opportunities cover the North East Melbourne Area (Preston) and Hume Merri-bek Area (Broadmeadows).