Partner in the Community Early Childhood Coordinator
Full-time - Permanent
Moonah, TAS
About Us
We are proud to be part of the merged care organisation that will be known nationally as BaptistCare. As a for purpose, Christian care organisation, we are committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA we employ over 12,000 dedicated employees and support over 38,000 customers to help people live well with dignity and purpose. From older Australians and their families to people facing significant disadvantage, our passion and our priority are the customers we serve. We strive to deliver care as it should be – with people right at the centre.
About the Role
The Partner in the Community (PITC) Early Childhood Coordinator provides high-quality care and support to children with disability or developmental delay, individuals with disabilities and their families. This position is responsible for providing early connections and early supports for children aged 0-9 years. The Early Childhood Coordinator assists in supporting access to the NDIS when appropriate and developing, implementing, and reviewing NDIS plans.
Key Duties
Facilitate informal and formal assessments for children 0-9 years.
Facilitate individual and/or group sessions with participants when required.
Provide short term intervention using best practice models and consulting with Allied Health Professionals when required.
Assist the individual or nominated contact to develop, implement, review, and monitor their NDIS plans when a funded plan is appropriate.
Establish and maintain strong networks with community groups, organisations, government services, and service providers, and link people to these as appropriate.
Work alongside individuals and families to build capacity and confidence to live a good life by setting their own goals, exercise choice and control over funded services, seek out and engage in mainstream and universal supports.
Supports families to implement plans and monitor their progress.
Operates within Baptcare policies and procedures and quality framework.
Makes an active commitment to the development and maintenance of cohesive teams both within Baptcare and the NDIA.
Participate in meetings, supervision, and staff development.
Complete all required training both NDIA LEAP and Baptcare Learning Management System within specified time frames.
Attend all mandatory face to face training sessions and workshops.
Lead meaningful community engagement and awareness activities and capacity building projects.
Communicate in conversations, written work, and in presentations effectively, appropriately, and respectfully.
Utilise excellent organisational, time management, and self-direction skills.
Work within the NDIS ILC Outcomes Framework and NDIS ECEI principles.
Meet KPI’s as specified by the NDIA Statement of Requirements.
Complete and maintain all spreadsheets and registers required for KPI tracking.
Assist with telephone and face to face enquiries.
Key Selection Criteria:
Demonstrated comprehensive assessment and planning skills
Proven experience working with children aged 0 – 9
Outstanding ability to provide early childhood supports and develop strategies in line with best practice
Ability to work within complex environments and be outcome focused
Demonstrated ability to motivate others and act as a change agent through strengths based, person led practice
Proven ability to communicate, build and nurture relationships and partnerships with a range of people and organisations at an individual, service, and community level
Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to, the principles and values of human rights, social justice, and inclusion
Demonstrated ability and initiative to effectively use a range of software and learn, embrace, and adopt new systems
For You
Baptcare is focused on living our values, not just talking about them. You will find the culture at Baptcare is one of genuine respect, support, and positive intention. We work hard to achieve results through change, continuous improvement, and ongoing focus on providing the best service delivery to our stakeholders.
Further, the successful candidate will receive:
A competitive salary, plus access to the tax benefits of salary packaging and novated leasing.
Access to confidential counselling and support services.
Be part of an organisation and a team that is driven to make a difference to the lives of our vulnerable community members.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applicants must have a related qualification dedicated modules in Childhood Development and have experience in Early Childhood.
Applicants must have the right to work in Australia.
The successful applicant will be required to undergo a National Criminal History check.
Must have a Current valid motor vehicle license
Must have a Current Working with Vulnerable People check or willingness to obtain
NDIS Worker Screening Check
If you require support with the application process, please contact Eman on eelhessny@baptcare.org.au
At Baptcare, we value diversity in all forms and aim to co-create inclusive experiences and communities with our employees, volunteers, the people we work alongside and our partners. We are committed to diversity and inclusion across all we do and to building communities and workplaces where everyone belongs.
Baptcare is dedicated to the safety, empowerment, and participation of all children. We have zero tolerance of child abuse and are committed to a thoughtful, protective environment that supports infants, children, and young people to feel safe and respected.
Baptcare (VIC, TAS) is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptist Care SA, to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.