Early Intervention Facilitator (Gladstone) – Making Early Years Count
- Are you a Natural Connector and thrive on building trusted relationships?
- Make a meaningful difference for young children (0–9yrs) and their families
- Turn your early years experience into positive outcomes where it matters most!
BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years. Our dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all Queensland children should have access to free allied health and early intervention services regardless of where they live.
As an Early Intervention Facilitator at BUSHkids Gladstone, you will be natural connector who thrives on building confidence and capacity of families through the provision of information, education, targeted and individualised supports for children under 6 years of age showing signs of a developmental delay, as well as children under 9 years with a disability that have been referred to our services. The role will also require you to work collaboratively with partnering organisations within your community aligned with the BUSHkids model of care in continuing to contribute to building community engagement and capacity.
This position has become available through a service redesign, and will be supported by our ECA Workplace Trainer & Supervisors throughout your onboarding/training and ongoing supervision in the role to further support you. This is an incredibly rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable children and families, where your contribution will make a meaningful and lasting difference.
About you
We are seeking your strong understanding of early childhood development and developmental delays, ideally gained through your experience as an Early Childhood or Early Years professional in an ECT, Educational Leader or senior role. Alternatively, you may have gained similar Early Years knowledge of early childhood developmental milestones working in Allied Health, Education (Primary), Child and Family Intervention or Community Services sectors.
We also require you to bring:
- Experience working with vulnerable families, with an understanding of the complexity and multiple barriers families may face in accessing services
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trusting relationships quickly
- Professional written communication skills necessary for case notes and report writing
- Flexible and adaptable nature who can maintain clear boundaries around scope of work in service delivery
- Understanding of the NDIS, choice and control, and the principles of person-centred care
- Proficient in MS Office suite and experience using CRM, data management, or case management systems
- A practical, can-do attitude with a passion for children, families, and the community
- Committed to ongoing professional development and willingness to share knowledge and skills with others
- Alignment with BUSHkids’ core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
- Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain before commencement)
- Current C Class Driver’s Licence
- Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination status
BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect
- Supportive and inclusive organisation driven by shared professional values.
- Highly welcoming team and Team Leader ready to support your learning and growth.
- Collaboration with a network of Early Intervention Facilitators, Clinicians, and other staff across the organisation to support, share knowledge and expertise.
- Ongoing supervision/mentorship supporting you in your role not just through onboarding. We provide extensive NDIS and Early Childhood Approach training.
- Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression. This includes an annual Professional Development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year).
- An attractive base remuneration up to $81,677 (based on qualifications and experience) plus superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave. A higher base salary may be negotiated with post graduate qualifications.
- Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year plus $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance. This represents up to an additional $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses on top of your base salary.
- Additional 3 days of gifted paid leave over the Christmas period.
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM? APPLY NOW!
Please include your resume and cover letter as part of your application. You can view a full Position Description (277kb) here for more details.
Early applications are encouraged as applications will be shortlisted and progressed as received.
Enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952 or email [email protected]
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
