- Based in Ipswich, on the lands of the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul Peoples with outreach
- Full Time – Fixed Term Contract until March 2027
- Competitive Salary + 12% Super + Generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550
Your Role, Your Impact
As the Practice Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in strengthening practice quality across our Early Childhood Approach team. You will lead and embed evidence‑informed, family‑centred approaches that support children aged 0–9 and their families within their everyday routines.
In this role, you will:
- Lead best‑practice early childhood intervention by modelling quality practice and embedding the Early Childhood Intervention Best Practice Framework across the team.
- Coach and mentor practitioners through observation, guided practice, joint visits, and reflective conversations.
- Strengthen practitioner capability in using coaching approaches that empower families in their own environments and routines.
- Guide the use of the Routines‑Based Interview to identify family priorities, strengths, and meaningful goals.
- Monitor service quality, workflows, KPIs, and compliance to ensure timely and effective delivery of supports.
- Drive continuous improvement to uplift practice quality and enhance child and family outcomes.
- Foster a collaborative, reflective learning culture where staff feel supported to grow and try new approaches.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to support coordinated, multidisciplinary practice.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re an experienced, reflective practitioner with:
- Tertiary qualifications in Allied Health, Early Childhood, or a related discipline (and eligibility for relevant professional membership).
- Demonstrated experience delivering early childhood intervention in everyday routines and natural environments.
- Strong knowledge of child development, developmental delay/disability, and evidence‑informed early childhood intervention approaches.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, or facilitate reflective practice for practitioners.
- Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal, written, and verbal collaboration with families and stakeholders.
- Effective problem‑solving, negotiation, and conflict‑resolution skills to navigate complex practice situations.
- Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive practice, supporting families from diverse backgrounds.
- Current driver’s licence and all required safety screenings/registrations.
What Will Make You Stand Out
- Experience leading practice uplift or service improvement initiatives.
- Confidence facilitating reflective practice and building practitioner capability.
- Ability to navigate complex practice issues and support colleagues through them.
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills with the ability to build effective partnerships.
What’s In It for You
- Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities, and identities and are committed to cultural safety.
- Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care.
- Boost your take-home pay – Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment.
- Free, confidential support – Our Employee Assistance Program is available for you and your family.
- More leave when you need it – 4 weeks annual leave, sick/carer’s leave, family & domestic violence leave, and the option to purchase extra leave.
To view the full Position Description, please click here or visit the Each careers page at each.com.au, navigate to ‘Work With Us’ > ‘Careers’ > ‘Open Roles’, and search for this position.
For further information about the position, please contact Linda-Lou Haverkort (Regional Lead) at Linda-lou.Haverkort@each.com.au
Applications close Thursday 16th April 2026
Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period - so don't miss out and apply today!
