Partner in the Community Early Childhood Coordinator

Full-time - Permanent

Moonah, TAS

About Us

At Baptcare, we care. Our Mission and Vision are lived through our WE CARE Values: for our residents, customers, clients, partners, and supporters; with the very young through to the very old, the vulnerable, with families through all of life’s stages and challenges.

Baptcare is a Not for Profit, purpose driven organisation working across Victoria, Tasmania, and South Australia. Focused on providing residential and community care for older people and support to children, families, and people with disability, financially disadvantaged people and people seeking asylum.

Our Values are Wellbeing, Ethics, Co-creating, Accountability, Respect and Effectiveness.

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.

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application. 

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

• 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.