Employment: Full or Part Time, maximum term contract until June 2026
Office Location: Gosford
Are you an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist or Physiotherapist and looking to transition from clinical practice into a role that allows you to make a broader impact on children with disability, developmental delays or concerns?
Lifestart is an Early Childhood Partner, delivering the NDIS Early Childhood Approach across the Central Coast. We work in partnership to empower children aged 0-9 years and their families, building their capacity so they have the tools to reach their full potential.
We have a new opportunity available for an Occupational Therapist, Speech Pathologist or Physiotherapist to join our team, in the Early Childhood Coordinator position.
Bringing your clinical background to the position, our Early Childhood Coordinators are the main contact and Key Worker for parents & carers who have concerns about their child’s development, and play a key role in assisting families to establish the most appropriate early intervention pathways.
You may have:
- Demonstrated knowledge of early childhood development and early intervention supports and concepts
- Relevant experience supporting children with additional needs and using person and family centred approaches
- Be tech-savvy with high-level report writing skills, and act with discretion and confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, working collaboratively with clients, community, and internal departments
- Align with Lifestart’s values and believe you would be a great fit
- Knowledge of disability, the NDIS and Early Childhood Approach is desirable
Qualification requirement:
- Bachelor or Master degree qualification in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology or Physiotherapy
- Registration with AHPRA or SPA
Essential
- Valid Working with Children’s Check (WWCC) Clearance
- Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDISWC) Clearance
- Fully vaccinated for the Covid-19 Virus or accepted medical exemption certificate
- Current driver’s licence and use of own car to visit our sites, as required
| Key Result Areas | Key Activities |
|---|---|
| EC Service Delivery | With appropriate support, use family centered frameworks to plan with clients. Deliver assessments, early connections and early supports, and other appropriate strategies to assist children and families achieve positive long-term outcomes. Work with relevant stakeholders to build capacity of local mainstream and community services to increase participation and inclusion of children with developmental delay or disability. |
| Communication and Accountability | Effectively ensure all information is treated in a way that respects the individual clients right to confidentiality and dignity. Comply with Lifestart policies and procedures and other relevant standards for service provision. Positively represent Lifestart in all opportunities, role modelling the Code of Conduct and actively supporting the mission, vision and values. Seek support from the team leader through open communication. |
| Reporting, Documentation & Administration | Carry out reporting, documentation and administration tasks including service records. Maintain case notes, plans and required documentation on NDIA’s Client Record Management system. Comply with organisational requirements for the accurate and timely completion of documentation. |
For further information please contact Karena on 0424 144 781 or send an email to careers@lifestart.org.au
