Early Years Coordinator – Northern Region

Brotherhood of St Laurence · Preston ; · Posted 6 days ago

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$94k to $101k Full-timeHybrid

We're looking for a Early Years Coordinator to join our NDIS Services team. You'll support people with disability to connect with their community, access services, and make the most of opportunities available through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the broader community.

This isn't just a job; it's a mission to create lasting change.

Location: We're recruiting for Early Years Coordinator opportunities across the Northern Region.

Office Preferences: During the application process, you'll be asked to nominate your preferred office location(s). You can select one or multiple locations, and we'll take your preferences into consideration when reviewing your application. This role supports people and communities across the local government areas in either the North East Melbourne Area (Preston Office) or the Hume Merri-bek Area (Broadmeadows Office).

Available office locations:

North East Melbourne Area:

Preston Office, supporting the Darebin and Yarra local government areas.

Hume Merri-bek Area:

Broadmeadows Office, supporting the Hume and Merri-bek local government areas.

Salary: $93,670.78 - $100,783.94 per year + 12% superannuation.

Type of Employment: Permanent, full-time (38 hours per week).

Working Arrangement: To help set you up for success, your probation period will be fully office-based, giving you hands-on support and learning opportunities.

Following probation, a hybrid work arrangement may be available, with a minimum of 60% of working time spent in the office.

WHY JOIN BSL?

Leave Entitlements

17.5% leave loading on annual leave.

Ten (10) paid days of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Leave per year.

Reproductive Leave, Gender Affirmation Leave, Cultural Leave and Family and Domestic Violence Leave.

Financial Benefits

Salary Packaging - Claim up to $18,500 per year tax-free.

Discounted health insurance.

Discounted child care.

Wellbeing

Optional free flu shots each year.

A workplace that actively supports diversity, inclusion and accessibility.

ABOUT US

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

We work alongside people and communities to create lasting change. As a social justice organisation with more than 90 years of experience, we're committed to building a fairer and more inclusive Australia.

Through our Disability Services team, we support people with disability to connect, participate and thrive in their communities.

Learn more about BSL and our work on our website.

ABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE

As a Early Years Coordinator, you will work with children experiencing developmental delay or disability. Together with their families, you will help to build their strengths, develop opportunities and promote access to the right supports at the right time.

Through the NDIS Partner in the Community program, you'll support people to access information, services and opportunities in their local community.

As a Early Years Coordinator, you will:

Engage with the local community to assist children with developmental delay or disability access mainstream services regardless of NDIS eligibility.

Support the delivery of a high-quality early childhood service in accordance with the contract, program guidelines, early childhood best practice principles and relevant legislative obligations.

Ensure practices and processes are in place to enable service level monitoring, evaluation and reporting against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and to ensure required outcomes and performance measures are met.

Work collaboratively with management to identify opportunities for quality improvement, service development and potential resource implications.

ABOUT YOU

We welcome applications from people with experience in one or both of the following areas:

Professional Pathway

Relevant tertiary qualifications or experience (Diploma, Bachelor or equivalent) working in the community or a related field with either children, families, or individuals with disability.

Demonstrated understanding of the NDIS.

Knowledge of the early childhood approach and early childhood best practice principles (desirable).

Lived Experience Pathway

Lived experience with disability, or an understanding of the impact of disability on individuals, families, carers and communities.

In addition, we're looking for people who have:

Strong communication, listening and relationship-building skills.

Experience working alongside communities to achieve shared goals.

Confidence using a range of computer programs and technology, with strong attention to detail when entering and managing information.

Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution and change management.

Whether your strengths come from formal qualifications, lived experience, or a combination of both, we'd love to hear from you. We actively encourage applications from people with disability, and lived experience is a valued strength in this work.

Apply to join us and support people with disability to connect, participate and thrive in their communities.

HOW TO APPLY

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

Your application must include:

The office location(s) you'd like to be considered for, in order of preference (1 = highest preference).

A tailored cover letter.

A current resume showcasing demonstrated skills and experiences aligned to the Position Description.

A response to the four (4) Key Selection Criteria below (maximum two (2) pages across all responses):

Solving and Decision Making: Describe your approach to resolving workplace challenges and making effective decisions.

Collaboration and Relationship Building: Share how you've built and maintained positive relationships with individuals, families, service providers or community stakeholders.

Time Management and Organisation: Explain how you manage competing priorities, workloads and deadlines.

Child Safety and Inclusion: Describe how you support child safety, equity, cultural inclusion and safe practice in your work.

If you'd prefer to respond to the Key Selection Criteria in an alternative format, such as dot points, audio or video, please contact the Recruitment Team. We're happy to discuss options that support your participation in the recruitment process.

SUPPORT

BSL is committed to making recruitment accessible.

Our Position Descriptions are provided in HTML format and designed to work across different devices and assistive technologies, including screen readers.

To access the Position Description:

Select the Position Description link in the job advertisement.

The file will download automatically.

Open the downloaded file in your preferred web browser.

If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, information in an alternative format, or support accessing the Position Description or submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team using the subject line: Early Years Coordinator - Northern Region enquiry via EthicalJobs.

QUESTIONS?

North East Melbourne Area - Preston Office:

For confidential conversations or enquiries, please contact Seb Papadimitriou (Senior Manager, Early Childhood - North East Melbourne).

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0438 483 580

Hume Merri-bek - Broadmeadows Office:

For confidential conversations or enquiries, please contact Paul Oliver (Area Manager - NDIS Services Northern Region).

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 0490 298 060

APPLICATIONS CLOSE at 11:55 pm on the closing date.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

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.

Safeguarding Statement

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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About Brotherhood of St Laurence

The Brotherhood of St Laurence focuses on creating lasting change to promote a compassionate society. With over 95 years of experience, they work with policymakers and the community to prevent and alleviate poverty in Australia, supported by a significant team of employees and volunteers.

Private: Brotherhood of St Laurence has 5 other live roles on this board.

Pay for this role sits inside the typical band for Community Services & Care roles on this board ($91,000 to $108,000 across 28 listings with pay shown).

Roughly $52 an hour as a full-time equivalent.

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Working with Children Check
Australian work rights
Tertiary qualification

Roles from this employer typically stay open about 19 days on this board.

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Preston is a diverse suburb in Melbourne's north, known for its mix of residential and commercial spaces. The area features a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants, providing a range of employment opportunities in retail, hospitality, and professional services. Local businesses often seek individuals who are adaptable and community-oriented.

The suburb is well-connected by public transport, with trains and trams facilitating easy access to the Melbourne CBD and surrounding areas. This makes commuting straightforward for those working in Preston or nearby locations.

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