Occupational Therapist or Speech Therapist

Join Northcott and Help Shape Brighter Futures

We invite you to join us full-time until 30 June 2027, with strong potential for extension. Enjoy benefits like 5 weeks' leave, discounted gym membership, health insurance, and salary packaging to boost your pay.

Who are we?The NDIS Partners in the Community Program (PITC) supports the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to be implemented locally.

As an NDIA partner, Northcott will deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, North Sydney, and Western Sydney. The ECA supports activities that enhance the independence and social participation of children aged 0-9 with developmental delays and/or disabilities.

Before applying for a role at Northcott, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our mission to ensure our values and culture are a good fit for you: Our Story.

What This Role Offers Me?

In this role, I will have the opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of children & families by supporting the implementation of the early childhood approach at a local level.

I will work alongside a team of frontline, early childhood coordinators and will share my discipline-specific expertise to guide the delivery of high-quality services to children & families. I will facilitate group & individual training, mentoring & coaching to a team of professionals to ensure families are receiving supports guided by best practice. Collaborating with a passionate team of professionals, I will contribute to positive outcomes through a flexible working arrangement that includes a mix of office, community, and home-based work.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role where I can make a real difference in the lives of children and their families, while growing both personally and professionally.

What Will I Be Doing?

As an Early Supports Specialist, I will:

• Share my knowledgein my discipline with a team of frontline professionals, to support the delivery of best practice service to children & families.
• Use my Bachelor's degree or higher qualificationsin Allied Health to support evidence-based decision making & practice.
• Facilitate training, support & coaching for frontline staff in a multidisciplinary team.
• Support the delivery of workshops & groupsto equip families with the knowledge they need to support their child's development.
• Work within a family-centred approach that focuses on building the knowledge & capacity of parents and carers.

Why you'll love working with us

• Flexible Work Options: Open to both part-time and full-time candidates – find the work-life balance that suits you best.
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave – I enjoy generous time off to recharge and maintain balance
• Wellness Perks: Fitness Passport and reduced insurance.
• Perkbox – Access everyday savings, discounts, and wellbeing resources — our way of supporting you beyond the pay packet.
• Salary Packaging – I increase my take-home pay through packaging options, including $15,900 and $2,650 for meals/entertainment.
• Learning and career advancement opportunities, and you will have your contributions valued.

This role gives me purpose, growth, and balance—all in one. Explore how your passion can create change: NDIS Early Childhood Approach.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you.

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To apply for the position, please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter highlighting your relevant skills and experience.

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at .

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