• Seeking a Specialist Teacher (Key Worker)
• Early Childhood Intervention - NDIS - School Readiness Funding
• Location: Truganina
• Part Time/Full Time

Manageable caseloads - Protected admin time - Low KPI - Strong Clinical Support - Flexible working arrangements

Are you a passionate Specialist Teacher looking for a full-time or part-time opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team?

As a Specialist Teacher (Key Worker), you will support children aged 0–12 years and their families through evidence-based early childhood intervention and capacity-building supports.

Join bestchance Child Family Care, a respected not-for-profit organisation delivering high-quality paediatric allied health services across Victoria.

At bestchance Children's Therapy Services (CTS), we provide early intervention supports that help children build skills, confidence and participation in everyday life. Our team works across homes, clinics, schools, kindergartens and community settings.

Our team members stay because they feel supported, valued and connected to meaningful work.

Why Join CTS?

Exceptional Clinical Support

• Structured clinical supervision with senior clinicians
• Operational supervision with a Site Lead
• Regular case discussions and discipline huddles
• Cross-disciplinary collaboration with speech pathologists and early childhood specialists

Professional Growth

• $1,000 professional development allowance + 5 days PD leave (pro rata for part time)
• Opportunities to deliver School Readiness Funding (SRF) programs
• Mentoring opportunities for supervision or leadership pathways
• Dedicated time for resource development, planning and family coaching

A Culture That Puts People First

• A close-knit allied health team where you are known, supported and valued
• Leaders who prioritise clinician wellbeing
• Flexibility and autonomy to manage your caseload, diary, administration and documentation requirements
• Travel reimbursement for community visits

Not for Profit Benefits

• Generous salary packaging of up to $15,900 each FBT year plus Meal & Entertainment
• Paid Parental Leave program for all on-going employees (after 12 months’ of service)
• Discounted rates (50% off gap fee) for staff at all bestchance childcare centres
• Access to Employee Wellbeing Program

About the Role

bestchance Child Family Care is currently seeking exceptional Key Workers (Specialist Teachers) (Level 2 or Level 3) with a positive and proactive approach to join our dedicated Children’s Therapy team.

Reporting to the Site Lead, you will work as part of a transdisciplinary team of Allied Health professionals to provide high quality services, integrating the developmental and therapeutic needs of children, to increase children’s meaningful participation in daily life.

This role will focus on building the capacity of children, families and communities through individual and group clinical work (both in clinic and in the community). have experience working with children in a support or therapeutic setting

Have demonstrated ability and knowledge to support children with developmental delay and disabilities aged 0-10 years, and their families

Have a proven ability to develop rapport and positive working relationships with stakeholders and families from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds

Have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain positive, sensitive relationships with children, parents, staff and caregivers.

What You will be Doing

• Providing individual and group-based early intervention supports
• Coaching parents, carers and educators
• Supporting children's participation in everyday activities and environments
• Collaborating with allied health professionals and community partners
• Delivering family-centred and strengths-based interventions
• Contributing to meaningful outcomes for children and families

What We’re Looking For

• Relevant qualifications in Early Childhood Education (Bachelors or Masters)
• Experience in early childhood intervention or the NDIS sector is highly regarded but not essential
• Current Working with children check
• NDIS workers screening check (or willing to obtain)
• Unrestricted Australian working rights
• Passionate about early intervention and family-centred practice
• A strong communicator who enjoys working with families and educators
• Comfortable working both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Minimum 3 days of commitment required.
• You must hold a valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Our Clinicians Stay

• Realistic KPIs
• Genuine supervision and mentorship
• Strong team culture
• Flexible working arrangements
• Meaningful work supporting children and families
• Protected administration and documentation time

If you're looking for meaningful work, strong professional support and the opportunity to make a lasting difference for children and families, we'd love to hear from you.

About us

bestchance Child Family Care is a not-for-profit organisation with the aim of building stronger communities, healthier families and happier childhoods. We achieve this through our quality education, care and therapy services for children, our support programs for families, and our registered training organisation.

bestchance Child Family Care provides a supportive environment to grow, nurture and develop strong bonds with children and families.

For more information visit our website at www.bestchance.org.au.

Applications

If you’re looking for meaningful work, supportive leadership, and genuine work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

Please submit:

• Your current CV/Resume
• A brief Cover Letter outlining your experience, interests, and suitability for the role

bestchance is a child safe and equal opportunity employer. We are committed to child safety and have zero tolerance of child abuse. Applicants should be aware that we carry out Working with Children, Police Records and reference checks to ensure that we are recruiting the right people.