[Apply Now] Early Childhood Coordinator – Sydney Inner West

Early Childhood Coordinator – Sydney Inner West

As an Early Childhood Coordinator with Lifestart, you can become a vital link for children to access supports within NDIS, equipping them with the tools to lead inclusive lives in their local community. We are looking for individuals with experience in the Allied Health space or Early Childhood Education.

Lifestart Disability Services delivers the Early Childhood Approach on behalf of the NDIS across NSW. 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. As an Early Childhood Coordinator, you will serve as the Key Worker and play a crucial role supporting families who have concerns about their child's development through the NDIS Early Childhood Approach.

Key responsibilities

- Using your knowledge of child developmental milestones, conduct observations and assessments of children in their natural environments, to understand the impact of delay or disability, assess their functioning and propose support needs

- Work with the family to identify their goals and priorities for their child

- Oversee a caseload including preparing reports and related activities for your allocated families, while ensuring strict adherence to NDIA pre-defined timeframes and associated requirements

- Implement short-term early intervention strategies to support the child's development

- Manage and coordinate referrals to appropriate mainstream and community services including child health, playgroups, parent support groups, education or recreation options, and ensuring smooth transitions and continuity of care for the child

- Working within a transdisciplinary team, sharing experiences and expertise, collaborating with others to ensure a holistic approach to early childhood intervention

Key Selection Criteria

- Degree qualification in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Social Work, Psychology, Special or Inclusive Education, or Early Childhood Teaching OR a qualification and relevant experience in Early Childhood Education

- Relevant experience supporting children with additional needs, disability or developmental delays, using person-centred and family-centred approaches

- Experience or knowledge of early childhood development and milestones, including early intervention supports and concepts

- Proficiency writing detailed reports and IT skills to navigate CRMs

- Ability to act with discretion and maintain confidentiality

- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills, working collaboratively with clients, community, and internal departments

- Knowledge of the NDIS and the Early Childhood Approach is desirable

- Aligning with Lifestart's values of Empowerment, Equity, Collaboration and Impact

- Hold a current Drivers Licence and registered vehicle, and able to travel across Sydney's Inner West

- Currently have (or willing to obtain) NDIS Worker Check, Working with Children Clearance, and criminal history checks

- Full Covid-19 vaccination (including 1 booster) or eligible medical exemption

We have a position open on a full-time, maximum term basis to September 2026. Lifestart offers flexible work in a hybrid model, including within community settings, client homes, preschools & schools, working from home and at our office in Rhodes.

- Very competitive base salary, plus superannuationand leave loading

- Ability to increase your take-home pay by $6,500 through NFP salary packaging. A calculator to help estimate how much extra this would look like for you can be foundhere

- Additional week of paid leave issued in December each year, an additional week of personal leave, plus paid cultural and parental leave

- Access to vehicle novated leasing

- Flexible working conditions including hybrid opportunities

- A supportive and inclusive team environment with a strong focus on employee wellbeing, with additional support via Employee Assistance Program

- Access to supervision and peer support including targeted training to develop your skills and interests

- Tailored induction training program, internal learning and practice Hub, plus support to access other professional development opportunities

Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families that need a little bit of extra support.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to embrace a new challenge that will allow you to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and what drives you to join our team.

If you'd like to have a confidential conversation about your application or have any questions, you can email careers@lifestart.org.au

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