NDIS Early Childhood Approach - Senior Practitioner Early Connections

Join Meli as a Senior Practitioner, Early Connections and play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality early intervention outcomes for children and families across the Barwon region. In this rewarding position, you will bring together advanced clinical expertise and strong practice leadership to support a dedicated team of practitioners delivering the NDIS Early Childhood Approach. Working within a collaborative and values-driven environment, you will help ensure services are evidence-informed, consistent, and responsive to the diverse needs of children with developmental delay or disability.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting practitioner capability, guiding complex decision-making, and modelling best practice through your own work with children and families. If you are passionate about early intervention, committed to family-centred and strengths-based practice, and motivated to contribute to continuous improvement and positive outcomes, this role will allow you to truly make a difference in your community.

About the Role

As a Senior Practitioner, Early Connections, you will:

• Provide practice leadership, mentoring and clinical guidance to Early Connections Practitioners, ensuring delivery of consistent, evidence-based services aligned with NDIS standards and the Early Childhood Approach
• Support children and families directly through a caseload, delivering high-quality, family-centred interventions and conducting developmental assessments to inform tailored support planning
• Lead complex case consultation and decision-making, drawing on strong knowledge of developmental milestones, NDIS legislation, and best practice frameworks
• Contribute to service quality and operational excellence through practitioner support, stakeholder engagement, data-informed practice, and continuous improvement initiatives

Position Details

• Full time, ongoing position
• 1 FTE working 38 hours per week
• $110,379 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’s degree in Speech Pathology, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Early Childhood or other Allied Health discipline or equivalent or equivalent and substantial experience
• Strong understanding of the needs of children aged 0-9 and their families with children with developmental delay, concern, or disability, including milestones and behaviours.
• Demonstrated strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills including the ability to engage with families, stakeholders, and community organisations.
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex cases requiring strong understanding of the NDIA legislation NDIA processes and the needs of children and their families.
• Understanding of the purpose and expectation of the Victorian Child Safe Standards and demonstrated commitment to contributing to a child safe organisation in both practice and culture

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 close 11:59pm, Wednesday 17^th June 2026

For more information about the position please contact Tammy Mackinnon, Manager Early Childhood Approach on 0408 187 461.

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 at recruitment@meli.org.au to 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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