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 team-oriented 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)
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 centers
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)
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
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 workplace to grow, nurture and develop robust bonds with children and families.
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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.
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📌 Specialist Teacher (Melbourne)
🏢 bestchance
📍 Melbourne