Job Description
Team Lead - Early Childhood
Location: Bankstown, NSW
Employment Type: Full-time (flexible work arrangements available)
Type of contract: Fixed term
About the Organisation
We are a values-driven, not-for-profit organisation working across health, disability, counselling, and community mental health services throughout Australia. Our purpose is to promote health, build hope, and create opportunity so that everyone can belong and live well.
With a strong focus on early childhood intervention, we partner with families, communities, and government to deliver inclusive, high-quality supports that create meaningful outcomes for children.
About the Role
The Team Lead - Early Childhood is a senior leadership role responsible for the operational, clinical, and strategic leadership of multidisciplinary early childhood teams. Reporting to the Program Director, you will ensure services are delivered in line with NDIA requirements, evidence-based practice, and organisational values.
You will lead teams to deliver high-quality early supports for children and families, drive continuous improvement, oversee performance and risk, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders across health, education, and disability systems.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strong, values-based leadership to multidisciplinary teams, building capability, consistency, and confidence in practice
Oversee service performance, KPIs, and contractual targets, using data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
Ensure Early Childhood services align with NDIA guidelines, best-practice frameworks, and funding requirements
Lead and embed continuous improvement initiatives that enhance service quality, efficiency, and workforce sustainability
Manage projects and change initiatives using structured project management approaches
Build and maintain productive relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including NDIA and community agencies
Ensure culturally safe, inclusive, and family-centred practice across all services
Capture and embed family feedback to inform service design and innovation
About You
You are a confident, strategic leader with a strong background in early childhood, disability, health, or community services. You thrive in complex environments, enjoy leading people through change, and are passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
Skills & Experience
Demonstrated leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Strong operational management skills, including workforce planning, performance management, and risk mitigation
Proven ability to analyse performance data and translate insights into action
Experience managing services within contractual, funding, and compliance frameworks
Highly developed communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Commitment to evidence-based, family-centred, and outcomes-focused practice
Strong understanding of culturally safe and inclusive service delivery
Desirable:
Knowledge of the NDIS, NDIA guidelines, and Early Childhood Early Intervention / Early Connections frameworks
Experience leading service improvement and change initiatives
Postgraduate qualifications in leadership or management
Qualifications & Requirements
Tertiary qualification in Allied Health (Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapist), Early Childhood or Social Work
Eligibility for registration or membership with a relevant professional body
Current NSW driver's licence
Eligibility to work in Australia
Willingness to complete relevant background and screening checks
What We Offer
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid work options
Supportive, inclusive, and values-led culture
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
Generous not-for-profit salary packaging
Professional supervision, leadership development, and career progression opportunities
Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing initiatives
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families
Our Values
We believe in social justice, equity, and authentic care. You will thrive in this role if you:
Are values-driven and mission-aligned
Want to work with a team that trusts and respects your expertise
Are resilient and committed to creating safer futures for others
Seek a workplace where your voice and lived experience are genuinely valued
Inclusion Statement
We actively welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities, people from diverse cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities, and those with lived experience of DFV or related challenges.
