Early Years Specialist

Company Description

For over 50 years, Each has stood beside individuals and communities, helping people live healthier, more fulfilling lives.

We put people at the heart of everything we do, surrounding them with a network of care and support that empowers individuals to thrive.

Join us and be part of a team that delivers Altogether Better Care—because when we come together, we create brighter futures for all.

Job Description

• Part-Time, 4 days, max-term until March 2027
• Based in the Goulburn/Queanbeyan region on the lands of the Ngunnawal, Ngambri and Ngarigo Peoples - flexible working conditions on offer
• Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550

Join a team that supports children and families during the early years, when connection, confidence and capability matter most. As part of our Early Childhood Approach, you’ll work alongside families to build everyday skills and create meaningful opportunities for children to participate in their communities.

Occupational Therapists and Speech Pathologists are highly encouraged to apply.

Your role, your impact
In this role, you’ll partner with families and caregivers to support children with developmental delay or disability to grow, learn and thrive. Your work creates lasting impact by strengthening the skills and confidence of those who support each child every day.

• Deliver supports: Provide strengths-based early childhood supports tailored to each child and family
• Partner with families: Set goals and plan supports based on what matters most to them
• Assess development: Identify support needs using observations and evidence-based tools
• Build capability: Strengthen the skills of families, carers and educators in everyday routines
• Support inclusion: Enable participation in community and mainstream environments
• Plan interventions: Design and deliver individual and group-based supports
• Maintain records: Ensure accurate documentation and compliance requirements are met
• Support NDIS access: Assist families to navigate and implement NDIS plans where relevant
• Collaborate with others: Work closely with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve positive outcomes

Who we’re looking for

• Experience supporting children: Background in early childhood, disability or community settings
• Strong communication skills: Ability to build respectful and trusting relationships
• Collaborative approach: Confidence working within multidisciplinary teams
• Intervention planning skills: Ability to tailor supports to individual needs
• Organisation and time management: Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Flexible working capability: Confidence working across home, community and virtual settings
• Knowledge of development: Understanding of child development and family-centred practice
• Relevant qualifications: Qualification in early childhood, education, Social Work, or allied health (e.g. speech pathology, occupational therapy)
• Professional registration: Allied health registration where applicable
• Driver’s licence: Valid Australian driver’s licence with willingness to undertake outreach

What will make you stand out

• NDIS experience: Experience working within early childhood intervention or the NDIS
• Group facilitation: Experience delivering parent programs, playgroups or group supports
• Sector knowledge: Understanding of the not-for-profit or community services sector

What’s in it for you
At Each you’ll be supported to be your best. We provide:

• Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.
• Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
• Balance your way – Flexible work arrangements to help you juggle work and life commitments.
• Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
• Endless career opportunities – With over 200 programs across QLD, NSW, ACT, TAS and VIC, there are plenty of pathways to progress.
• Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
• Fitness Passport – discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness facilities nationwide

See more Each benefits under the ‘Work with us’ tab on our website

To view the full Position Description, for early childhood applicants, please click here, for Allied Health Professionals, please click here or visit each.com.au, go to ‘Work With Us’ - ‘Careers’ - ‘Open Roles’ and search for this position.

For more information or a confidential conversation contact Lauren Venables (Regional Lead) via Lauren.Venables@each.com.au

Applications Close: Wednesday 8th July 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each
At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care. We’re committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people with lived and/or living experience and people of all age and genders. Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

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