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Lifestart has grown to be one of the leading providers of allied health and therapy services for children and young people living with disability or delay in NSW. This amazing achievement would not have been possible without the wonderful work of our dedicated staff who form the backbone of our organisation.

As an organisation, we value and support the development and success of each individual. Lifestart offers an attractive salary, including generous salary sacrifice options. We provide on-going training and learning opportunities, a structured and supportive management system and above award benefits.

Lifestart welcome all enquiries regarding employment, however all current opportunities are listed below. We appreciate the time our applicants take to express their interest in working at Lifestart and have included some additional information to assist you with your application.

 

Applying for a Role

If you are interested in any of the listed opportunities, please submit your application by email to our HR team: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Your application should include a covering letter (maximum of 2 pages) and your resume (maximum 5 pages) which clearly details how your capabilities, knowledge and experience can contribute to the success of the role.

All successfully submitted applications will be reviewed by our team. Candidates will be notified within three working days following the successful reception of an application.

Lifestart welcomes applications from culturally and linguistically diverse candidates, suitably qualified people who may have a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People.

Applicants must successfully undertake pre-employment police check for these positions.

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Quality Manager

Location:

Head Office, based in Olympic Park, NSW.

Employment:

Permanent full-time position, working 38 hours week.

Level of Experience:
  • Relevant tertiary qualifications in business management or other related discipline. 
  • Demonstrated high-level expertise and experience in Quality Management. 
  • Experience in the disability sector.

 

  Please download position description

 Closing Date: COB Friday, 15 October 2017

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Project Officer (ECEI)

Location:
  • Northern Sydney, based in Epping, NSW.

Employment:

Permanent full-time position, working 38 hours week.

Level of Experience:
  • 5 years+ experience in disability, health or early childhood setting
  • Knowledge of Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) approach
  • Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain)
  • Have strong time management, communication skills, and be IT savvy
  • Have excellent interpersonal skills and administration experience
  • Understanding of child protection laws and initiatives
  • Hold a current Drivers Licence & use of car

 Please download position description

 Closing Date: COB Friday, 30 September 2017. Late applications accepted.

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Special Educator - ISP

Location(s):

Supporting the Northern and Western Sydney Regions

Employment:

Part-time 12 month contract, working 4 days a week (Norther/Western)

Level of Experience:
  • University qualifications in Early Childhood/Special Education that are recognised by the NSW Department of Education.
  • 3-4 years relevant experience as an educator.
  • A current driver’s licence and use of own car

 Please download position description

 Closing Date: COB Monday, 11 September 2017. Late applications accepted.

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Psychologist

Location:

Nepean Blue Mountains Region, based in St Marys, NSW

Employment:

Permanent full-time position, working 38 hours week.

Level of Experience:
  • A qualified Psychologist
  • Experience working with individuals living with disability.
  • Working knowledge of Person Centered Approaches (PCA).

 Please download position description

Closing Date: COB Friday, 20 October 2017

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Behaviour Support Clinicians

Location:
  • Illawarra Shoalhaven Region, based in Nowra, NSW.
  • Illawarra Shoalhaven Region, based in Wollongong, NSW.
  • Inner West, based in North Strathfield, NSW.
  • Eastern Sydney, based in Malabar, NSW.
  • Nepean Blue Mountains Region, based in St Marys, NSW.
  • Northern Region, based in Pennant Hills/Epping, NSW.
  • Northern Beaches, based in Dee Why, NSW.
  • Western Sydney Region, based in Baulkham Hills, NSW.
  • Nepean Blue Mountains Region, based in St Marys, NSW.
  • South West Sydney, based in Campbelltown, NSW.

Employment:

Permanent full-time positions with job share potential (min. 3 days a week).

Level of Experience:
  • Degree Psychology, Behavioural Science, Allied Health or equivalent, with relevant behaviour support experience.
  • Exp. in functional behaviour assessment and the design and implementation of behaviour support plans, incident prevention and response plans, and interventions.
  • Experience in the implementation of Positive Behaviour Support principles.
  • Knowledge of Restricted Practice principles and Restricted Practice Authorisation Panel processes
  • Understanding of NDIS and individualised funding approaches

Please download position description

Closing Date: Ongoing recruitment.

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Occupational Therapists

Location:
  • Illawarra Shoalhaven Region, based in Nowra, NSW.
  • Illawarra Shoalhaven Region, based in Wollongong, NSW.
  • Inner West, based in North Strathfield, NSW. (Part-time)

Employment:

Permanent full-time/part-time positions with job share potential (min. 3 days a week).

Level of Experience:
  • A qualified Occupational Therapist.
  • Experience working with individuals living with disability.
  • Working knowledge of Person Centered Approaches (PCA).

 Please download position description

Closing Date: COB Friday, 20 October 2017.

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 Speech Pathologists

Location:
  • Western Sydney Region, based in Baulkham Hills, NSW.
  • Nepean Blue Mountains Region, based in St Marys, NSW.
  • South West Sydney, based in Campbelltown, NSW.
  • Illawarra Shoalhaven Region, based in Wollongong, NSW. (Part-time)

Employment:

Permanent full-time/part-time positions with job share potential (min. 3 days a week).

Level of Experience:
  • A qualified Speech Pathologist.
  • Experience working with individuals living with disability.
  • Working knowledge of Person Centered Approaches (PCA).

 Please download position description
Closing Date: COB, Friday, 20 October 2017.

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Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Service Delivery Professional

Locations:

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  • Inner West, based in North Strathfield, NSW
  • Eastern Sydney, based in Malabar, NSW.
  • Nepean Blue Mountains Region, based in St Marys, NSW.
  • Western Sydney Region, based in Baulkham Hills, NSW.
  • Southern Sydney, based in Miranda, NSW.
  • South West Sydney, based in Campbelltown, NSW.

Employment:

Permanent full-time position, 38 hours a week.

Level of Experience:

Minimum 2-3 years experience.

Please download position description

Closing Date: Ongoing Recruitment.

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Practice Lead, Behaviour Support

Location:

Sydney, NSW. Organisational

Employment:

Permanent full-time position, 38 hours a week.

Level of Experience:
  •  Demonstrated leadership and supervision experience.
  • Tertiary qualifications in Psychology or equivalent.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in discipline-specific direct service provision.
  • Demonstrated experience in utilising positive behaviour support frameworks to develop and implement behaviour support plans.
  • Solid experience working collaboratively with children and young people with disability, their families, and carers.
  • Experience in contributing to Restricted Practice Authorisation panels.
  • Well developed knowledge of person-centred approaches within family-centred practice.

Please download position description

Closing Date: Open until filled.

 

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