Are you passionate about supporting young children and their families to achieve
positive developmental outcomes?
Join Meli's Early Childhood Approach team as an Early
Connections Practitioner, where you will play a key role in helping children
with developmental concerns, developmental delay or disability access the right
support at the right time.
Working closely with parents and carers, you will
use your knowledge of child development to undertake assessments, identify
strengths and support needs, and provide evidence-based strategies that build
family confidence and capability.
Through a compassionate, family-centred and strengths-based
approach, you will deliver early supports, foster inclusion, and connect
families with community, mainstream and NDIS services, helping children thrive
in their everyday environments and reach their full potential.
About the Role
As anEarly Connections Practitioner,
you will:
Conduct high-quality developmental assessments, observations and
interviews to identify children's strengths, support needs and appropriate
pathways in line with NDIS guidelines.
Provide families and carers with evidence-based strategies,
information and practical support to enhance their child's development
within everyday routines and natural environments.
Deliver short-term, capacity-building Early Supports through
individual sessions, group programs and collaborative partnerships that
promote inclusion and participation.
Connect children and families with relevant community, mainstream
and NDIS services while maintaining accurate documentation, reporting and
case management records.
Position Details
Full time, Fixed term position until 30 June
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1 FTE working 76 hours per fortnight
$105,834 p/a + Super + Salary Packaging
What We're Looking For
We
value individuals who bring dedication, empathy, and expertise to their roles.
To succeed in this position, you will have:




Bachelor qualification in Speech
Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology (preferred current
AHPRA registration) Early Childhood Education or other Allied Health discipline
or equivalent with experience working with children under 9 and
their families
Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of
typical and atypical child development from birth to nine years, with the
ability to accurately identify developmental delay, developmental concerns and
disability.
Proven capability in interpreting
developmental indicators, using assessment tools, and applying skilled
judgement to determine appropriate supports and intervention pathways.
Demonstrated high-level communication,
interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to engage effectively
with children and families in diverse settings, complemented by strong time‐management
and organisational abilities that support independent, self‐directed work.
Why Work with Us?
At Meli, we offer more than just a job—we provide a platform
to thrive, grow, and make an impact.
Our Employee Value Proposition (EVP)
includes:
Supportive
Culture:Join a values-driven organization that fosters
collaboration and innovation.
Career
Growth:Access ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
and clear pathways for progression.
Financial
Benefits:Enjoy salary packaging up to $15,900 per year,
enhancing your financial well-being.
Work-Life
Balance:Benefit from flexible ways of working.
Employee




Wellbeing:Participate in employee-led Inclusion Working Groups,
access confidential counselling via our Employee Assistance Program, and
enjoy paid parental leave above the government scheme.
Diversity
and Inclusion:Be part of a team that celebrates diversity and
actively supports individuals from all walks of life.
How to Apply
We're excited to hear from you!
Please submit your
application, including a résumé and addressing the key selection criteria in
the application form.
Applications close11:59pm, Thursday 23rd July
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For more information about the position please contactMia
Ayton, Team Leader Early Childhood Approach on ******** ***.
Join Our Commitment
Meli is committed to providing a child-safe environment.
We
have zero tolerance of any abuse or harm of children.
Our recruitment practices
reflect our commitment to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and
young people in our care.
All employment with Meli is subject to reference
checks, a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police
check, VIT Check (where applicable) and a current Working with Children Check
prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work and/or participation in any
service or undertaking.
Meli is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.
We
actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
people, individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ community
members, people living with disabilities, and those looking to return to the
workforce.
Our usual process includes a written application, a phone
call and a panel interview.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment
process, please email us ****** discuss
how we can best support you.
Take the Next Step
If you're ready to inspire change and make a lasting impact,
click Apply Now and start your journey with Meli.

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