Location: Bendigo
Employment Type: Full Time
Classification: SCHADS award level 4 – above award rates apply
Join Intereach
Our Values
At Intereach, our values of Leadership, Partnership and Social Justice guide everything we do. We are committed to supporting communities and creating a workplace where people can make a meaningful difference.
As a not-for-profit organisation, we've been supporting and strengthening communities across New South Wales and Victoria for more than 50 years.
We are seeking a passionate and skilled Early Supports Practitioner to join our NDIS Early Childhood partner team. If you are committed to empowering families, supporting children’s development, and delivering evidence-informed early childhood intervention services, we would love to hear from you.
We are particularly interested in hearing from:
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Speech Pathologists
- Occupational Therapists
- Physiotherapists
- Psychologists
- Social Workers
- Developmental Educators
- Early Childhood or Primary Teachers with relevant early intervention experience
About the Role
Reporting to the Program Manager – Early Intervention Services, the Early Supports Practitioner delivers evidence-informed early childhood intervention supports to children aged 0–6 years with developmental concerns, emerging developmental delays and/or disability.
Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will partner with families, carers, early childhood education services and community professionals to deliver coordinated, family-centred supports that build children's participation, independence and developmental outcomes.
The role focuses on direct service delivery through individual supports, group programs and coaching approaches that empower families to support their child's development within everyday routines and community settings.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver evidence-informed early childhood intervention through individual sessions with children and families.
- Facilitate group programs that support child development and build parent knowledge, confidence and capability.
- Use coaching approaches to support families to embed developmental strategies into everyday routines and environments.
- Conduct developmental assessments and developmental conversations where required.
- Assess children's needs and assist families to access appropriate supports and referral pathways.
- Work collaboratively with families to identify strengths, priorities and goals.
- Liaise with allied health professionals, early learning services and community organisations to support coordinated care.
- Maintain accurate documentation, service records and reporting requirements.
- Participate in reflective practice, supervision, professional development and quality improvement initiatives.
- Build positive relationships with stakeholders and contribute to community awareness of services and supports.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
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Sound knowledge of typical and atypical child development.
- Knowledge of developmental screening and assessment tools.
- Experience delivering evidence-based interventions for children with developmental delay and/or disability.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational, administrative and time management skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment.
- Demonstrated awareness of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the Early Childhood Approach, or a willingness to learn.
Essential Qualifications
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Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Social Work, Developmental Education, Early Childhood Education, Primary Teaching or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional registration or eligibility for professional membership where applicable.
Desirable
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Lived experience of disability and its impact on individuals, families or communities.
- Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and/or culturally and linguistically diverse communities.
Mandatory Requirements
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Current Australian Driver License.
- Current Working with Children Check.
- NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Satisfactory Criminal Record Check.
- Ability to travel as required.
Why Join Intereach?
At Intereach, you'll be part of a values-driven organisation committed to strengthening communities and supporting children and families across regional New South Wales and Victoria.
Our employees enjoy a range of benefits, including:
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A focus on quality, family-centred practices. No billable hours.
- Salary packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
- Flexible working arrangements that support work-life balance.
- Professional development, supervision and learning opportunities.
- A supportive multidisciplinary team environment.
- Employee wellbeing initiatives and support programs.
- The opportunity to help shape a newly created role within a growing service.
- Meaningful work that positively impacts children and families in regional communities.
Ready to Apply?
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Applications close: July 29 10am. We encourage early applications as suitable candidates may be contacted and progressed without delay.
To be considered, please upload your:
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Resume
- Cover letter outlining your skills, experience and suitability for the role
Alternative application methods are available for anyone unable to apply online. If shortlisted, you will be contacted by phone. If not progressing to interview, you will be notified via email.
Further Information
For recruitment and application enquiries, please contact:
Angela Hoffman
Recruitment Officer
P: 1300 488 226
E: [email protected]
For role-specific enquiries, please contact:
Jessica Dodd
Senior Manager – Early Childhood
P: 0429 513 439
We proudly welcome applicants from all walks of life. People of all ages, backgrounds and cultures are encouraged to apply.
We welcome unpaid carers, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, the LGBTQI+ community, people with disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Intereach is a well-respected community organisation supporting 38 local government areas with over 550 staff and more than 30 impactful programs. We’re proud of our strong culture and our vision of Strong Connected Communities. We believe in people, and we invest in your growth and wellbeing.
