Early Years Specialist (Allied Health / Early Childhood)

Pay: $80,000 - $100,000 + super (experience-based)
Location: South West Sydney (Liverpool / Campbelltown / Bankstown) or Ipswich (QLD) choose one of the listed locations to be based from
Employment Type: Full-time / Part-time (4 days pw) candidates considered



Tradewind Australia is partnering with a reputable Not For Profit to recruit Early Years Specialists to support children with developmental delays or disabilities and their families through early intervention supports.

This is a community-based early intervention role focused on delivering strengths-based, family-centred supports in line with best practice early childhood intervention frameworks.

About the Role

As an Early Years Specialist, you will work directly with young children and their families to deliver early childhood supports that build capability, improve developmental outcomes, and support participation in everyday environments.

Working within a multidisciplinary team, you will provide assessment, intervention and family-centred support across home, childcare and community settings.

Benefits:

• Not-for-profit salary packaging options available
• Generous leave entitlements *5 weeks) under relevant Enterprise Agreement
• Access to Sonder wellbeing platform (24/7 support)
• Work within a large, established NFP with strong community impact
• Opportunity to deliver best practice early intervention supports

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver strengths-based early childhood intervention supports in line with program guidelines
• Conduct functional assessments, developmental screening and observations
• Engage with families as partners to set goals based on their priorities
• Build capacity of families, carers and professionals to support children in everyday environments
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in line with NDIS requirements
• Support families to access and implement NDIS plans where applicable
• Facilitate parent education programs, playgroups or group-based supports where required

What You'll Bring

Essential

• Relevant qualification in:
  • Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Physiotherapy, Teaching or Social Work.
• Demonstrated experience working with children with developmental delay or disability and families
• Ability to complete assessments, reports and documentation to a high standard
• Valid driver's licence and ability to work across home and community settings

About Tradewind Australia

Tradewind Australia is a multi-award-winning recruitment agency, recognised nationally for delivering exceptional candidate experience across the education, social and community services sectors.

We partner with leading organisations across Australia to connect skilled professionals with roles that align with their values, strengths and long-term career goals.

What sets Tradewind apart:

• Winner of multiple Candidate Experience Awards
• Specialist consultants with deep sector expertise
• Tailored support throughout the entire recruitment process
• Insight into organisational culture, leadership and role expectations
• Transparent communication and ongoing post-placement care

We focus on supporting people, not just filling jobs.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Early Years Specialist or Allied Health professional looking to deliver meaningful early intervention supports within a community-based setting, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today with your CV or contact Danni or Carla on 20 9000 4093 for more information, or email Danielle.arthur@twrecruitment.com.au

Commitment to Child Safety, Inclusion and Equal Opportunity

Tradewind Australia is committed to the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and vulnerable people. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse communities.

All successful applicants will undergo reference checks, identity verification, Working with Children Check and further compliance requests pending organisational requirements.