We are looking for a passionate and engaging Clinical Manager to lead and develop our Early Child Intervention clinic team in Brighton.

About us:

Early Start Australia is a national organisation positively impacting more than 28,000 children and families across Australia. Our clinics offer you a small practice feel with big corporate support including well-organised administration teams that help with booking appointments, invoicing and managing NDIS changes. Supporting therapists to do the work they love so that they can get the best outcomes for children and families is what we do every day at Early Start Australia.

More about our Brighton Clinic

Our Brighton clinic helps children and their families to achieve their goals by providing evidence-based interventions and social skill building for children with autism and other learning, behavioural and developmental delays. Offering a variety of support services, our Brighton clinic is the birthplace of the Early Start Denver Model for toddlers and pre-school children on the autism spectrum, and also provides general allied health supports for children 0-8.

With access to long serving industry leading clinicians shaping the thinking in the early childhood intervention space, the professional development opportunities at Early Start Australia are limitless.

We offer you:

•  Balance work with family and all the other things you love to do with up to 12 weeks leave per year - conditions apply
• 100 hours + rostered CPD hours per year including regular in-house training with industry leading clinicians
• Generous PD allowance plus 3 days professional development leave to pursue your clinical interests and passions
• up to $15,000 in grants to pursue independent research projects or attend events/conferences that support your learning and growth.
• Dedicated hands-on admin support means more time for therapists to spend with clients, supporting children and families to live a better life.
• Other great benefits to support your mental health and wellbeing, flexible work options including early finish Fridays and reduced prices and benefits through Perkbox.

The Opportunity:

Leading a team of more than 30 allied health professionals, educators and administrators, you will be responsible for ensuring the consistent delivery of quality services and supports to children and their families in the Brighton catchment area whilst managing and maintaining a focus on positive client outcomes across the team.

Drawing on your early intervention experience and autism knowledge, you will be proactive and solutions-focused, providing support and direction to the allied health professionals within your team, so that they are able to achieve the very best outcomes for clients, families and the wider organisation.

With a qualification as a psychologist, speech pathologist, OT, BCBA, or registered teacher, you will be provided with training in the Early Start Denver Model if you are not already certified.

• Manage a leading and innovative early intervention centre and make daily impact in the lives of children, families and the broader Brighton community;
• Apply and extend your extensive clinical knowledge to drive meaningful outcomes for children and their families;
• Work in a fun, play-based environment with supportive colleagues aligned to the same goals;
• Join a team of state and national early intervention leaders upholding service excellence, innovation and sector leadership;
• Make a daily positive impact on the futures of young children, the lives of their families and your therapy team.

What do you need to join?

• Qualified psychologist, speech pathologist, occupational therapist, BCBA, social worker, registered teacher or early childhood educator;
• Experience in Autism Early Intervention and Paediatric Allied Health. Autism research interest is highly regarded;
• Past experience in leadership and managerial roles. Those seeking to extend in to first centre leadership position are also welcome to apply;
• Compliance – Qualifications relevant to the role, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, Covid-19 vaccination certificate or exemption, First Aid Training, Driver’s License & Vehicle.

Apply now!

Don’t miss your chance to be part of a growing organisation committed to making a real difference to the everyday lives of children and their families across Australia.