Senior Early Childhood Coordinator – Brimbank Melton

Senior Early Childhood Coordinator 

• Working for BSL you will experience work that is rewarding and enables you to be at your best
• Join a team who are passionate about and valued for their important work 
• Permanent full-time position working in the Niddrie, Melton and Sunshine offices
• Total remuneration package between $113,825.46 to $118,850.17 per annum including superannuation
• Vehicle allowance of $13,000 per annum
• Improve your take-home pay by using salary packaging options – up to $18,500 can be packaged every year (details via AccessPay)!
• 4 weeks of annual leave (plus 17.5% leave loading on top)
• Flexible working options with Rostered Days Off (RDO) available
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted health insurance and free flu shots each year
• A work environment that respects and actively supports diversity through provisions such as Cultural Leave and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ceremonial Leave

ABOUT THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST LAURENCE

At BSL, our approach to working with people with a disability emphasises empowerment, choice, community connection and individual strengths. We recognise the importance of family, friends, carers and community in providing opportunities for meaningful contribution and inclusion for people with a disability.

We are passionate about the work we do. We strive to create change that lasts for a more compassionate and just society – a society in which we can all fully participate in social, civic and economic life with the dignity and respect we all deserve.

For 90 years, we have worked with policy makers and the community for systemic change that will prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia.

BSL is a partner organisation to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA). BSL delivers the NDIS across metropolitan Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula, support to people with a disability to access and navigate the NDIS.

THE ROLE

Senior Early Childhood Coordinators are responsible for the delivery and implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Early Childhood approach in their contracted area. This position will lead a small specialist team as well as delivering family centered information, assessment, planning and support services in line with the NDIS Early Childhood approach.  

The Senior Early Childhood Coordinators will be a specialist allied health or early childhood educator with expertise and experience in leadership, early childhood development and disability. The Senior Early Childhood Coordinator will be aware of and able to mentor others in providing service in like with the ECIA best practice guidelines.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Bachelors or higher) in allied health, social work, early childhood teaching.
• Registration with AHPRA, AASW, VIT or any other relevant body.
• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in the disability sector, or awareness of the impact of existing or acquired disability upon individuals, families/carers, and the community. Industry experience working either with children, families, or disability. 
• Extensive knowledge and application of early childhood development, developmental delay, and the early intervention service sector.
• Demonstrated understanding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Early Childhood approach and Early Childhood best practice principles.    
• Experience in mentoring and coaching team members to ensure consistency and quality within the Early Childhood team.  
• Ability to identify the needs of children and their families and make judgements regarding eligibility for Early Childhood NDIS support services.   
• Excellent communication skills to work honestly and in partnership with families regarding eligibility to NDIS supports.
• Experience in customer facing environments that support or provide services to the community.
• Highly developed conceptual and analytical ability.  
• A demonstrated ability to manage a complex case/client list efficiently and effectively.  
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement continual service improvements.
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to liaise and build collaborative positive working relationships with children, families, and service providers.  
• Proven ability to work autonomously and effectively as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve problems and make appropriate recommendations. 
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and change management.  
• Highly developed time management and organisational skills including the ability to multi-task, prioritise workload and meet deadlines.   

CULTURE

Join an organisation that recognises there is no ‘one size fits all’ pattern of work–life balance. At BSL we endeavour to provide options to ensure all our staff feel supported, valued and able to achieve their career goals.

APPLY NOW

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Emma Kay, Senior Early Childhood Manager on 0490 290 221 for a confidential discussion.

To view the Position Description to address the Key Selection Criteria, please click here

Key Selection Criteria must be answered and uploaded as a separate document for applications to be considered. It is located on pages 5 & 6 of the position description.  Any applications that do not complete the Key Selection Criteria will not be considered.

Applications close: Sunday 8th October 2023 at 11:55 pm – Please note interviews may commence prior to the closing date.

We are an EEO and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion. We recognise that everyone has the right to an equitable, safe and productive environment and to be treated with dignity and respect.  We welcome applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, disability or sexual orientation. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be subject to pre-employment checks including criminal history and working with children. Recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.