Senior Manager – Early Childhood Coordination

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Senior Manager – Early Childhood Coordination 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 Division. 

• Location: Hume Merri-bek Area based at the BSL NDIS Hume Merri-bek Office (Broadmeadows, VIC 3047).
• Type of Employment: 12-month Max-term position, Full-time (working 38-40 hours per week) until October 2026. 

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, rostered days off, access to the Employee Assistance Program, the option to claim up to $18,500 per year via salary packaging, discounted health insurance, discounted child care and optional free flu shots each year.

ABOUT US

At the Brotherhood of St Laurence (BSL), we see possibilities.

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

Join a passionate, mission-driven team dedicated to lasting change. We work to create a more compassionate and inclusive society where everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate.

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.

With over 90 years of working alongside policymakers and the community, our legacy of advocating for poverty prevention and systemic change speaks volumes.

Ready to make a difference? Use your skills to empower individuals and build a more just society with BSL.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

As a Senior Manager – Early Childhood Coordination, you will manage a BSL Disability Services site to deliver Partner in the Community Early Childhood Coordination Services in a defined geographical area.

You will drive a supportive, safe, positive, outcome-oriented team culture – focused on developing community engagement plans and meeting contractual and organisational expectations. 

Your responsibilities will include:

• Service Delivery, Team Culture and Performance
• Community Engagement, Capacity Building, Planning, and Implementation Services
• Continuous Quality Improvement
• Compliance, Human Resources and Risk Management
• Stakeholder Relationships

ABOUT YOU

We are seeking applicants who have: 

• Relevant qualifications and/or experience in allied health, early childhood teaching, disability services, education, human services, community development, social work, or extensive experience in a leadership role within an organisation with highly contested stakeholders. 
• Eligibility for Registration with AHPRA, AASW, VIT or any other relevant body.
• 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 with children, families, or disability.
• Extensive knowledge and application of early childhood development, developmental delay, and the early intervention service sector.
• Effective time management and organisational skills, including multi-tasking, prioritising workload, and meeting deadlines.
• Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and change management.
• A commitment to maintaining and supporting child safety, equity, inclusion, and cultural safety. You will be required to abide by the Child & Adult Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and related child-safe policies and procedures.
• Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood of St Laurence.

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

HOW TO APPLY

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

Your application must include:

• A tailored cover letter (maximum 500-words) 
• A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences
• A 2-page (maximum) written response addressing the Key Selection Criteria found in the Position Description (PD)

QUESTIONS?

For confidential conversations and enquiries, please contact Paul Oliver – A/Head of NDIS Services:

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

APPLICATIONS CLOSE

Sunday 3rd August 2025 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.

BSL is a child-safe organisation. BSL has zero tolerance to any form of abuse or harm to vulnerable people and is committed to specifically protecting children from harm. 

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.

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