Careers Detail - Northcott

Job Detail: Early Childhood Coordinator

Hunter Valley - NSW, Australia - NSW

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Multiple full time & part time roles until 30 June 2025, with the possibility to extend. This includes staff benefits including 5 weeks leave, discounted gym membership, health insurance and Not for Profit salary packaging benefits that can increase your take-home pay.

Flexible working conditions to support work/life balance – Part time and full time roles; flexible working hours between 7:30am – 5:30pm and up to 3 WFH days for full time.
Join a dedicated and inclusive team with a supportive work environment.
Access to supervision and professional development.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:

Northcott is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals with invisible disabilities to apply and are ready to make the necessary adjustments to support your application and employment experience. Reach out to our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion team at diversity@northcott.com.au for assistance or to discuss your individual needs.

Who are we?

Northcott is an Early Childhood partner contracted to deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach (ECA) service to local communities in Northern NSW, Mid North Coast, Hunter New England, Northern Sydney, and Western Sydney. The EC approach supports children aged 0-9 with developmental concerns/delays and/or disability

Key Responsibilities of the role:

As an Early Childhood Coordinator you will support families who have concerns about their child’s development, you will do this by:

Using your knowledge of 0-9 years developmental millstones, completing observations and using information from screening tools and/or assessments to understand the impact of the delay or disability
Identifying and explaining the most appropriate pathway of supports whether this be access to early supports or support with applying for the NDIS
Supporting families to connect with local mainstream and community services such as community or child health services, playgroups, childcare, parent support groups, education options and recreation
Working with the family to identify their goals and priorities for their child
Supporting the family with implementing their child’s NDIS plan and finding service providers that meet the needs of the child and family

Visit the link below to see how you can make a difference:

https://northcott.com.au/services/ndis-early-childhood-approach/

Have a look at some of our team talking about their roles at Northcott:

https://www.youtube.com/@NorthcottSociety/videos

The skills and experience we are looking for include:

Minimum Diploma tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Allied Health or other relevant professional field
Understanding the importance of implementing a tailored and personalised approach to children and their families in delivering the early childhood approach - one size does not fit all.
Moderate report writing and IT skills, including database management, as you will write reports and provide details to the NDIA on a child’s developmental and functional abilities, so proficient computer use is essential.
Strong communication & interpersonal skills
Experience providing support to families using a family-focused and strengths-based approach
Demonstrated experience supporting and implementing evidence-based early childhood intervention strategies with families using a capacity-building approach
Experience working in collaboration with mainstream and community stakeholders for best outcomes for children and families

Other requirements include:

Current Driver's Licence - P1 minimum
Valid Working with Children’s Check Clearance - mandatory
Valid NDIS Worker Screening Check (NDIS WC) or willingness to obtain – mandatory
Working Rights in Australia
Successful pre-employment police check

Northcott Culture

Induction Training Program—We have a tailored training program to help you understand how we meet targets and achieve the highest standards.
Supportive and experienced Team Leaders & Managers – we want to see you succeed!
Diverse and Inclusive—Our teams are multi-cultural, and we embrace different cultures and opinions.

Benefits we offer

A diverse group of people in a great team environment who share knowledge, pursue growth and a desire for excellence.
Salary packaging, Perkbox, health and wellbeing benefits and more
Great leave entitlements & flexible working environment.

The role will be based out of our Maitland office, covering the local region as it involves some travel to meet the child and families/carers in their community and home environment.

To apply, please send an updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining the skills and experience relevant to the role's requirements.

Northcott offices will be closed for the Christmas break from 24/12/2024 and reopen on Tuesday 02/01/2025. We will be assessing applications from 02/01/2025 and welcome your application over this time. Northcott, thank you for your support and wish you a happy and healthy holiday season.

Position Description

Northcott will review candidates throughout the recruitment process, likely before the close date and you will be advised of an outcome. For general enquiries about the role you are applying for, please email [email protected] .

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Northcott actively promotes diversity and inclusion in the recruitment process and throughout employment. We are committed to providing a workplace where every person is valued, respected and supported to progress. Northcott welcomes applications from and ensures no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, culture, LGBTIQ+ identity, disability, gender, age, religion or caring responsibilities. If you require an adjustment to participate in the recruitment process, if you have a preferred contact method or require any information provided in an alternative format, please contact Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at [email protected] .