Early Intervention Facilitator (Rockhampton) - Making Early Years Count

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Job Description

Early Intervention Facilitator (Rockhampton)  - Making Early Years Count

  • Are you a Natural Connector & thrive on building trusted relationships?

  • Make a meaningful difference for young children (0–9yrs) and families

  • NFP Salary Packaging , PD Budget, Supportive Leadership and Flexible Employer

 

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years.  Our dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all Queensland children should have access to free allied health and early intervention services regardless of where they live.

As an Early Intervention Facilitator at BUSHkids, you will be natural connector who thrives on building confidence and capacity of families through the provision of information, education, targeted and individualised supports for children under 6 years of age showing signs of a developmental delay, as well as children under 9 years with a disability that have been referred to our services. There is a further opportunity in supporting families through the NDIS referral pathway empowering families with essential information that align with their child's goals, undertaking assessments under the guidance of our Early Childhood Approach team. This may include timely documentation, including writing reports, responding to queries, reviewing clinical notes, and communicating with referrers and clients.

The role will also require you to work collaboratively with partnering organisations within your community aligned with the BUSHkids model of care in continuing to contribute to building community engagement and capacity. It's an incredibly rewarding opportunity to align with BUSHkids values and mission assisting children, families and your local community where your involvement will make both a meaningful and lasting impact.

 

About You

At the core we are seeking your strong understanding of early childhood development and developmental delays, ideally gained through your experience working as an Early Childhood or Early Years professional or working in Allied Health or Child & Family Intervention services sector as an NDIS Support Coordinator/Case Manager supporting a caseload of children and their families.

A key aspect of this role is your experience in early intervention for families and young children, especially working with vulnerable families, with an understanding of the complexity and multiple barriers they may face in accessing services.

 We also require you to bring:

  • Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build professional networks and work collaboratively with other service providers.

  • Flexible and adaptable nature who can maintain clear boundaries around scope of work in service delivery. This includes understanding of the NDIS, choice and control, and the principles of person-centred care.

  • Proficient in MS Office suite and experience using CRM, data management, or case management systems.

  • A practical, can-do attitude with a passion for children, families, and the community.

  • Committed to ongoing professional development and willingness to share knowledge and skills with others.

  • Alignment with BUSHkids’ core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable.

  • Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain before commencement)

  • Current C Class Driver’s Licence

  • Evidence of Hepatitis B Vaccination status

BUSHkids Benefits - What You Can Expect

  • Supportive and inclusive organisation driven by shared professional values.

  • Highly welcoming team and Team Leader ready to support your learning and growth.

  • Collaboration with a network of Early Intervention Facilitators, Clinicians, and other staff across the organisation to support, share knowledge and expertise.

  • Ongoing supervision/mentorship supporting you in your role not just through onboarding. We provide extensive NDIS and Early Childhood Approach training.

  • Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression. This includes an annual Professional Development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year). 

  • An attractive base remuneration up to $81,677 (based on qualifications and experience) plus superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave. A higher base salary may be negotiated with post graduate qualifications.

  • Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year plus $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance.  This represents up to an additional $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses on top of your base salary.

  • Additional 3 days of gifted paid leave over the Christmas period.

 

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?  APPLY NOW! 

Please include your resume and cover letter as part of your application.  Early applications are encouraged as applications will be shortlisted and progressed as received.

A full position description can be downloaded on the BUSHkids website under our ‘Join our Team’ page at https://www.bushkids.org.au/professionals/join-our-team

Enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or email recruitment@bushkids.org.au

We encourage applications from all backgrounds including people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities.  Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.