Early Start Australia
Do something extraordinary
If you’re looking for a truly rewarding career, you’ll find it with Early Start Australia, where every day is an opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young adults, and their families.
You’ll be part of our dedicated team providing therapy to all ages, needs and abilities, with a strong focus on care for children, their families and support networks.
Ready for a more satisfying career? Find out more below or click through to search roles currently available.
The benefits of being with Early Start Australia
Join us and be a part of an organisation that values and rewards its people and believes in the power of potential.
Express your interestHelping you thrive
Bring your best self to work with our Momentous wellbeing and belonging programs. We offer an Employee Assistance Program to provide support and guidance to you and your family.
Caring for your family
Generous paid parental leave, plus leave for support partners (eligibility to be met). APM Family Hub supports connections between your work, family and personal responsibilities.
Rest and recharge
Need a little extra time off? Increase your annual leave by purchasing up to an additional two weeks using pre-tax deductions from your salary.
Savings that feel good
Enjoy discounts that save you money and support charities at the same time. We’ve teamed up with a range of partners to offer everyday savings and benefits, including Fitness Passport.
Feel safe and supported
We offer care in difficult times, including tailored domestic violence support plans. A workplace safety app is available to eligible frontline workers.
Flexible working
Be empowered to build flexibility and autonomy into your role where possible, as we understand the important connection between your personal, family, and work life.
Salary Packaging
Explore choice and flexibility with our salary packaging partners. You can save on a range of expenses, reducing your overall taxable income and income tax.
Grow your way
We invest in your future and encourage you to keep evolving through ongoing learning. Enhance your skills with collaborative leaders who offer guidance and practical training.
Pathway to your future
Across our many brands and countries, we offer an exciting pathway for career growth. If you’re enthusiastic about new experiences and opportunities, we can help to make them happen.
Celebrating your moments
We celebrate our people who live the I CREATE values, along with their extraordinary efforts to enable better lives. We also recognise and honour years of service milestones.
Nurturing our leaders
Leadership programs engage APM’s existing and future leaders with 21st century leadership concepts and skills. We have an ongoing partnership with Harvard Business School.
Bring a friend!
Be rewarded for helping us find great people like you. A recommendation to a role at APM could see you earning $1,000 to $5,000. Some friendships are worth it!
Local and global opportunities
When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be working alongside some of the brightest minds in allied health, creating personalised therapy experiences. It’s heartwarming and rewarding, especially when it’s for the little ones and their support circles — but more than it, it’s also your chance to grow your career.
We have over 45 clinics around the country, and we pride ourselves on supporting the development of our people, with amazing career prospects across Australia and around the globe.
Our latest jobs
Salary
Location
Strathpine, QLD
Brand
Early Start Australia
Location
Strathpine
Function
Administration
Job Type
Full Time
Description
As our Senior Therapy Coordinator, you’ll be the heartbeat of our operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly so our therapists can focus on what they do best: delivering exceptional care.About UsEa
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Salary
Location
Ellenbrook, WA
Brand
Early Start Australia
Location
Ellenbrook
Function
Speech Pathology
Job Type
Part Time
Description
Speech Pathologist – EllenbrookMake a Big Impact While Loving What You Do!Are you ready to take the next step in your Speech Pathology career? At Early Start Australia (ESA), we’re on the lookout for
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Expiry Date
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Salary
Location
East Victoria Park, WA
Brand
Early Start Australia
Location
East Victoria Park
Function
Speech Pathology
Job Type
Full Time
Description
Senior Speech Pathologist – East Victoria ParkMake a Big Impact While Loving What You Do!Are you ready to take the next step in your Speech Pathology career? At Early Start Australia (ESA), we’re seek
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Hear from our team
If you’d like to know what it’s really like working with us, explore some of the unique stories from our team, to learn about their experiences transforming lives.
Empowered by APM
Early Start Australia is proud to be part of the APM Group, a team of passionate people united across many brands and countries to enable better lives. When you join our team, you’ll find a sense of belonging in a values-driven, global organisation.
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