Full-time
Early Intervention Facilitator (Hervey Bay) – 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 families in your region
* Turn your early years knowledge 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.
Why Join BUSHkids Hervey Bay?
In this position you will play an integral role in supporting and strengthening BUSHkids' impact in your local community and region. The role is well suited to a values driven professional with strong knowledge of early childhood development and a passion for making a meaningful difference. It's an incredibly rewarding opportunity to align with BUSHkids values and mission assisting children, families and your local community where your involvement will make both a meaningful and lasting impact. We have a welcoming and experienced team supported by strong and approachable leadership that awaits you!
The Role
As an Early Intervention Facilitator, 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 0 to 9 years of age with developmental delays or developmental concerns that have been referred to our services. The role will focus on supporting families to understand their child's development, identify, guide and assist families to access appropriate early intervention, community and mainstream suppports. You will 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.
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 ideally at a senior level, as an ECT or Educational Leader. Alternatively, you may have gained similar knowledge of early childhood developmental milestones working in Allied Health, Education (Early Years Primary Teaching/Teacher Aide), or Child/Family Early Intervention service sectors.
We require you to bring:
* Partnership approach providing practical guidance, education and information to families/parents/caregivers relating to early childhood development.
* Focus on building family capacity in developing confidence and knowledge so families can make informed decisions regarding services and available supports.
* Experience working with vulnerable families, with an understanding of the complexity and multiple barriers they may face in accessing services.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with families and community service providers along with excellent written communication skills necessary for report writing/case notes.
* Flexible and adaptable nature who can maintain clear boundaries around scope of work in service delivery. This includes 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.
* 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 in-depth New Starter, 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 (200kb) 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
We encourage applications from all backgrounds including people with disabilities, as well as individuals from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and CALD communities. Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted