Senior Early Years Coordinator – Hume Merri-Bek Area

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Senior Early Years Coordinator to join our dedicated NDIS Services Team. This role involves managing and delivering Partner in the Community Early Childhood Coordination services within the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL) Disability Services portfolio. 

• Location: Hume Merri-bek Area (HMA) region – based at our BSL NDIS Hume Merri-bek office (Broadmeadows, VIC 3047).
  The role will involve working across sites within the service area.
• Salary: A competitive remuneration package ranging from $109,846.69 – $114,695.78 per annum + 11.5% superannuation and $13,000 vehicle allowance.
• Type of 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

• Meaningful Work: Be part of a team dedicated to and valued for making a positive difference in the lives of children, families and individuals with delays and disabilities.
• 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 a Senior Early Years Coordinator, you are responsible for the delivery and implementation of Partner in the Community Early Childhood Coordination Services in a defined geographical area. You will lead a small specialist team of Early Years Coordinators, serving as a subject matter and practice expert in one or more areas of developmental delay and/or disability.  

Within your role, you will mentor Early Years Coordinators across the department on best practice; ensuring the development of staff expertise and delivery of a high-quality service.

As a Senior 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.

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, the early childhood approach and the ECIA best practice guidelines
• 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
• Extensive knowledge and application of early childhood development, developmental delay and the early intervention service sector
• Experience in mentoring and coaching team members  

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.

QUESTIONS?

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

• Email: Meg.Vine@bsl.org.au  
• Phone: 0490 427 859

During the period of December 4th 2024 – January 1st 2025, please redirect all questions or enquiries to Paul Oliver (Area Manager – Northern Region, NDIS Services).

• Email: Paul.Oliver@bsl.org.au  
• Phone: 0490 298 060

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Sunday 5th January, 2024 at 11:55 pm.

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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