Early Years Coordinator (Western Melbourne Area)

Early Years Coordinator (Western Melbourne Area) 

We’re seeking an Early Years Coordinator to join our dedicated NDIS Services – Early Childhood Team and work in the Western Melbourne Area. 

• Location: based at our BSL NDIS Werribee Office.
• Salary: $87,886.87 – $94,565.36 per annum + 11.5% superannuation.
• Employment: Permanent, full-time (38-40 hours per week). 

ABOUT US

At the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), we see possibilities. With over 90 years of working alongside policymakers and the community, our legacy of advocating for poverty prevention and systemic change speaks volumes.

We believe in unlocking potential and not being defined by limitations. We champion choice, community, and individual strength by helping individuals thrive, not just survive.

We are a Partner in the Community to the National disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) across the North East Melbourne, Hume Merri-bek, Brimbank Melton, Western Melbourne and Bayside Peninsula areas.

Collaboration is key. We value and work closely with families, friends, and carers, recognising their crucial role in creating a supportive community. Because support matters.

We want to create a more compassionate and inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate.

This isn’t just a job; it’s a mission to create lasting change.

BSL BENEFITS

• Cultural Values: A work environment that respects and actively supports diversity through provisions such as ten (10) paid days Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Leave.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Access to additional leave entitlements such as Reproductive Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Cultural Leave and Family and Domestic Violence Leave.
• Benefits: Including 17.5% leave loading on annual leave, the option to claim up to $18,500 per year via salary packaging, parental leave, rostered days off (RDO), the Employee Assistance Program, discounted health insurance, discounted childcare and optional free flu shots each year.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

As an Early Years Coordinator, you will work with children experiencing developmental delay or disability. Together with their families, you will help to build their strengths, develop opportunities and promote access to the right supports at the right time.

As part of your new role, you will:

• Engage with the local community to assist children with developmental delay or disability access mainstream services regardless of NDIS eligibility.
• Support the delivery of a high quality early childhood service in accordance with the contract, program guidelines, early childhood best practice principles and relevant legislative obligations.
• Ensure practices and processes are in place to enable service level monitoring, evaluation and reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and to ensure required outcomes and performance measures are met.
• Work collaboratively with management to identify opportunities for quality improvement, service development and potential resource implications.

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking applicants who have: 

• Relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma, Bachelor or equivalent) or experience working in the community with either children, families, or individuals with disability.
• Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS.
• Highly developed administrative skills.
• Experience in customer facing environments that support or provide services to the community.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and change management.
• Knowledge of the early childhood approach and early childhood best practice principles (desirable).

Apply to join us and help lead this exciting new phase of Disability Services.

HOW TO APPLY

When completing your application, please upload each document as a separate attachment.

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter.
• A current resume.
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description (PD).

QUESTIONS?

For confidential conversations or enquiries, please contact Trish Porter (Senior Manager – Early Childhood, NDIS Services).

• Email: trish.porter@bsl.org.au 
• Phone: 0491 695 803

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Sunday 26th January, 2025 at 11:55pm. 

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 each role’s key inherent needs and requirements, and candidates are selected based on their unique strengths and characteristics.  Applicants must have proof of working rights in Australia.

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