Early Childhood Education Specialist

Early Childhood Education Specialist / Key Worker $88,100 to $94,800 pa +Super+ Salary Packaging Apply for any of our Allied Health roles by the 31st December and if successful you will receive a $2000 sign on bonus. This is an active recruitment campaign and applications are being reviewed and shortlisted for interview as they are received. This means that the advertisement may be withdrawn prior to the end date. Are you an Early Childhood Education Specialist / Key Worker looking for a new opportunity with an amazing team of allied health and early childhood educators? Do you enjoy working with families to support consumers build independence and achieve goals? Perhaps you are looking to move away from the hustle and bustle of a busy healthcare or private practice environment, and prefer the opportunity to spend increased time with consumers and families to have a meaningful impact, then read on. At Windermere we value the importance of teamwork and contributing to a strong, supportive learning environment that provides the best service to our families. Our philosophy of “supporting children to build a positive future” acknowledges the importance of high-quality early intervention. Our team embeds a parent coaching approach, recognising the strengths and skills that parents and carers already have, working collaboratively to ensure strategies and learning continue to occur outside of sessions as we work towards identified goals. Watch the video to see our Parent Coaching Approach in action Our psychology team also works with consumers into adulthood. We are currently seeking a permanent full-time ECES to join the Early Intervention Therapy Services (EITS) team servicing Southeast Melbourne. As an ECES, you will utilise the Key Worker model to provide a range of targeted early childhood therapy services to children aged 0‑7 years. Your core focus will include: Provide quality transdisciplinary Early Childhood Intervention (Key Worker) services to children aged 0 to 9 and their families Working in partnership with families in the natural environment to encourage children’s active participation in everyday routines Helping children to learn new skills by developing meaningful goals and providing strategies that are comprehensive and well-planned Delivering flexible and personalised therapy that is fundamental to children’s specific needs Aiding consumers to navigate complex service systems to identify appropriate information and support Providing supervision and support to students, delivering regular feedback on their performance This is a permanent, full time role (38 hours per week). Why work at Windermere? Salary packaging (up to $15,900 per year + additional $2,650 meals and entertainment) 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave, in addition to Government Funded Parental Leave Pay (PLP) Staff Discount Program for everyday items such as groceries, movie tickets, health insurance and more Employee Referral Program – $500 per referral Professional Development, Study Leave and opportunities for career growth Structured Performance Supervision 1-on-1 Professional Development check‑ins Reward & Recognition Program – become a Windermere All Star End of Year Awards Celebration – different theme each year Flexible Ways of Working – office, outreach and home Above Award Personal Leave and 17.5% Annual Leave Loading Gifted days off (between Christmas and New Year) Flexible Leave Scheme (50/52, 51/52) – Purchase 1‑2 weeks additional leave Rostered Days Off or 9 Day Fortnight Annual Wellbeing Leave Day – No reason needed, it’s just for you Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Ceremonial Leave High quality IT equipment Access to Fleet Vehicles Key Selection Criteria Bachelor or Master’s in Teaching, Social Work or equivalent and ongoing registration with relevant peak body Sound theoretical knowledge, ideally with a minimum of 2 years discipline-specific clinical experience, particularly with paediatric practice 0‑9 years Demonstrated knowledge of typical development and common conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Down’s Syndrome and developmental delay Knowledge and skills in the assessment, intervention and evaluation of services for children & families Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as work independently, including office based or remote off‑site locations Demonstrated ability to effectively manage use of time in a fast paced, complex service environment to meet service KPIs and provide a consumer-focused, high-quality and responsive service Ability to use a computer and all relevant technology VIT Registration Willingness to undertake relevant pre-employment screening and checks If this opportunity excites you, please click the “Apply” button to view the detailed Position Description and submit your application or find out more about the $2000 sign on bonus. Please also address the Key Selection Criteria in your application letter. If you require any specific access adjustments or support within the Windermere recruitment, interview or onboarding process, please contact our Talent Acquisition Specialist via phone or email Windermere is committed to creating equitable environments for consumers and employees. We do this by building diverse and inclusive services and workspaces, where all peoples from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander, CALD, LGBTIQ+ Communities and those living with disability will know and feel accepted, affirmed, safe and celebrated. Windermere is delivering this through the continued development and implementation of our Welcoming and Inclusion Strategy as we seek to provide a diverse workforce at all levels. #J-18808-Ljbffr