Program Manager - Early Intervention Services
Description
* Brand new role available. Intereach is expanding our services to children and their family's who are concerned about their child's development and do not have funded NDIS supports. This is an opportunity to help develop and shape the future of Early Childhood Intervention services at Intereach.
* Leading a multidisciplinary team providing early intervention supports to children 0-5 years.
* No billable hours.
* Have a significant impact on children and families.
Fixed Term: Yes, to 30 June 2027
Award: The role is classified under the Health Professionals and Support Services Award but paid in line with the Social, Community, Home Care and Disability Services Industry Award Level 6.
Starting Salary: $110,102 per year plus superannuation and access to salary packaging benefits.
As the Program Manager – Early Intervention Services you will:
* Work alongside families with children (0-8 years) who have developmental concerns, developmental delay and/or diagnosed disability, to implement the NDIS Early Childhood approach.
* This role will be responsible for implementing Early Supports. Early Supports are designed for families of children aged 0-5 years who are concerned about their child's development, who do not have a funded NDIS plan or are not eligible for the NDIS.
* Lead, coordinate, and support operational delivery of early childhood intervention services across all service regions within the NDIS Early Childhood Partner program.
* Lead a centralised multidisciplinary team of Early Childhood Practitioners delivering intervention through individual sessions, group programs, and family capacity-building approaches.
* Oversee service delivery to ensure it meets contractual requirements, aligning with best practice early childhood intervention principles, and support positive developmental outcomes for children and families.
This is a dynamic and rewarding role where no two days are the same, and your contribution will make a real difference in people's lives.
About You
* An experienced leader and/or have a strong understanding of early childhood intervention and a passion for supporting children and families. Balance operational demands, with workforce support and development and strong program safeguarding.
* We are seeking organised problem-solvers who are passionate about community and inclusion.
To succeed in this role, you will bring:
* Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health, or Early Childhood Education with eligibility for registration with a professional body.
* Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including supervision, performance development, and fostering a positive team culture.
* Strong knowledge of evidence-informed early childhood intervention and family-centred practice, with the ability to translate best practice into consistent service delivery (individual, group, and capacity-building approaches).
* Experience leading continuous improvement activities, including monitoring service quality, addressing practice issues and implementing standardised processes and tools.
* A commitment to living theIntereach valuesand working as part of a diverse, supportive team.
Employee Benefits
Intereach prides itself on supporting its staff. Employee benefits include:
* Great perks! Increase your take home pay through Salary Packaging, join our Fitness Passport, access Flare and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), participate in our Workplace Giving Program, utilise generous leave entitlements (for eligible employees).
* Flexibility to support work life-balance and wellbeing.
* A diverse and inclusive workplace. Come to work as you are!
* Growth and development – take advantage of various learning opportunities.
* A role with purpose.
* A friendly and supportive team.
Inclusive Employment
We are an inclusive employer and proudly welcome applicants from all walks of life. People of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures are encouraged to apply.
We welcome unpaid carers, Culturally and Linguistically Diverse people, LGBTQI+ community, people with a disability and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
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