Job Description
When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together. A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. With flexibility and support to thrive, you’ll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.
What you’ll do at our Coomera clinic:
New Client Assessments
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Prepare for assessments using referrals and questionnaires
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Conduct standardised and informal assessments (e.g., WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, MIGDAS)
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Provide timely feedback to clients and families and confirm therapy needs
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Complete and issue reports within two weeks of assessment
Therapy Service Delivery
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Deliver client-centred assessment, counselling, and therapy
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Manage discipline-specific caseloads, including complex clients
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Develop, implement, review, and adjust individualised therapy programs
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Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings
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Collaborate with allied health professionals and develop specialised programs
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Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice
Therapy Programs
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Conduct initial appointments and develop goal-based therapy plans
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Create measurable, targeted interventions and session plans
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Provide home and school-based activities and resources
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Monitor progress, update goals, and complete reviews and reports
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Identify and refer to other disciplines or group programs as appropriate
Reporting and Documentation
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Complete clinical notes within 24 hours
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Provide timely, compliant reports to stakeholders and funding bodies
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Record incidents and complaints as required
Funding, Professional Development & Compliance
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Align therapy plans with available funding (e.g. NDIS)
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Participate in supervision, meetings, and ongoing professional development
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Comply with registration standards, organisational policies, WHS, and child safety requirements
What you’ll bring:
Experience/ Skills:
- Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention
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Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs
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Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders
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Strong communication and organisational skills
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Exceptional observational and report writing skills
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Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to work autonomously in the community
Qualifications / Compliance:
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Relevant qualification in Psychology
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Registration with AHPRA and Registration with Psychology Board of Australia
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NDIS Workers Screening Check
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Current Drivers’ Licence and vehicle
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Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
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National Police Check
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Accredited First Aid Certificate
What you’ll get:
Flexibility and Wellbeing
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Flexible hours and compressed work options
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Up to 12 weeks annual leave.
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Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave
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Wellbeing support program for you and your family
Reward and support
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Competitive salary + bonus program
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Registration and professional membership contribution
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Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable
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Dedicated admin support so you can focus on what you do best.
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Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together
Growth, your way
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CPD allowance + paid professional development leave
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Structured mentoring and leadership programs
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Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areas
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National and global career pathways through the APM Group
Who we are:
We’re a dedicated and passionate team of allied health professionals helping children and young people aged 0-16 to reach their full potential. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with families to deliver personalised, evidence-based support across communication, motor, cognitive and social development. We are a registered NDIS provider and our clinics offer therapy under different funding models. As part of the APM Group, we offer the scale and stability of a global organisation, with the feel of a local team.
Apply today or reach out to Ayesha on 0461 101 104 or [email protected] for a confidential chat to learn more.
