Due to internal movement, we are on the hunt for our next Early Supports Lead. In this position, you will play a leading role supporting the team with high-quality early supports services, including ensuring alignment with best practice initiatives and NDIS standards.

The position drives our early supports initiatives including providing resources and coaching team members, enhancing the delivery of early supports services across the Early Childhood Approach Team.

This is a full-time, maximum term position to June 2027, based in Rhodes including supporting our teams within the PITC regions (including Illawarra Shoalhaven, Central Coast, Nepean Blue Mountains regions).

What you'll be doing

• Guiding the delivery of innovative, high-quality early supports across our team, promoting adaptability to maintain best practice and adhere to NDIS standards
• Assist in delivering the Performance Management Framework and achieving desired Early Supports outcomes, and supporting the ongoing implementation of Lifestart’s Early Supports Delivery Plan.
• Review, adapt, and implement relevant policies and processes, providing coaching, upskilling, and resources to enhance team practice.
• Coordinate enhanced community of practice across service area regions and professional backgrounds
• Remain informed about current and future disability reforms
• Fosters positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• This role supports all Lifestart locations across New South Wales and travel to these sites will be required.

What we're looking for

• Tertiary qualification in occupational therapy or speech pathology
• Demonstrated experience of providing early intervention services to children and families
• Proven ability implementing quality continuous improvements and driving practice standards
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including building relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Highly developed analytical thinking and problem-solving to make informed decisions. Capable of foreseeing challenges and finding solutions
• Strong organisational skills to efficiently manage competing priorities
• Strong technical proficiency using IT tools and systems including MS Office, Echidna and PACE

To be eligible, you must have the legal right to work in Australia, have (or willing to obtain) Working with Children Check, NDIS Worker Check, Current Drivers Licence, reliable and insured vehicle to perform the role and be fully vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus (including 1x booster) or accepted medical exemption certificate.

What we offer

At Lifestart, we are committed to providing our team members with a supportive and rewarding work environment. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Hybrid working opportunities
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• Base annual salary plus superannuation and leave loading
• Additional week of paid leave issued in December each year
• Additional week of personal leave
• Increase your take-home pay by accessing $15,900 pre-tax salary packaging plus $2,650 meals and entertainment benefits.
• Access to vehicle novated leasing
• A supportive and inclusive team environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing, plus additional support via Employee Assistance Program

Who is Lifestart?

Lifestart is a non-profit organisation that supports children and young people living with disability to participate inclusively and meaningfully in their community. We consist of multiple disciplines and practice areas providing a range of supports and programs to assist a child or young person living with disability be an equal and valued member of their community.

Lifestart is also a Partner in the Community, delivering the NDIS Early Childhood Approach. The EC Approach supports activities that improve the independence and social participation of children aged 0-9 with disability, developmental delay or developmental concerns, and their families/carers.

Join our team and be part of the positive change.

For further information please see our website www.lifestart.org.au or email [email protected] using the subject line: Early Supports Lead enquiry via EthicalJobs.