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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.  

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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.

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Personal and family support

Family focus

We know work is just one part of your life and that many of our people care for family and friends outside of work too. We have a range services and programs to support you, like our APM Family Hub, a valuable resource for anyone with a family. 

Celebrating moments that matter

Celebrating moments that matter

Momentous, APM’s reward and recognition program, celebrates our people who live our I CREATE values through their extraordinary efforts to enable better lives. We also honour service milestones and reward loyalty and commitment to APM with recognition and local celebrations.

Discounts

Momentous savings with impact

Enjoy discounts at hundreds of retailers through our Momentous program, with the opportunity to give back and drive positive social change. We’ve also teamed up with partners such as Fitness Passport, Bupa, CommBank and Microsoft to offer everyday savings and benefits that show our appreciation for the role you play at APM. 
 

Help when you need it

Keeping you safe and supported

We offer care and support in difficult times, including tailored support plans for people impacted by domestic violence.

Salary packaging

Salary Packaging

Through our salary packaging partner, Maxxia, you can pay for a vehicle using your pre-tax salary, reducing your overall taxable income and income tax.

Increased leave

Rest and recharge

Need a little extra time off? You can increase your annual leave balance by purchasing up to an additional two weeks using pre-tax deductions from your salary.


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. 


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Our latest jobs

Psychologist

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Location

Toowong, QLD

Brand

Early Start Australia

Location

Toowong

Function

Psychology

Job Type

Full Time

Description

Join Us in Transforming Lives!Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Look no further!At Early Start Australia (ESA) we're dedicated to providing evid

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Occupational Therapist

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Location

Mornington, VIC

Brand

Early Start Australia

Location

Mornington

Function

Occupational Therapy

Job Type

Part Time

Description

Join Us in Transforming Lives!Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families? Look no further!At Early Start Australia (ESA) we're dedicated to providing evid

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Speech Pathologist

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Location

Oakleigh, VIC

Brand

Early Start Australia

Location

Oakleigh

Function

Speech Pathology

Job Type

Full Time

Description

Our Oakleigh clinic is seeking a purpose driven Speech Pathologist to join our multidiscipline team.You will work with a purpose, values and outcome driven organisation that will support you and your

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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.  
 

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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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Our latest posts

From a triage program to taking care of his team’s careers.

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LIfe at APM

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Publish date

08/08/2025

Summary

Tom is an occupational therapist based in Melbourne, now leading APM WorkCare services across Victoria and Tasmania. Like many of APM’s senior leaders, Tom began his journey as a cli

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Shaping the future at APM

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LIfe at APM

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Publish date

07/29/2025

Summary

Secondment opportunities help our people to thrive and embrace their passion Jasper’s diverse experience and willingness to embrace change have enabled him to build an interesting c

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Jasper’s diverse experience and willingness to embrace change have enabled him to build an interesting career pathway.

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Culture of collaboration attracts new talent to APM

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LIfe at APM

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Publish date

07/29/2025

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Paula Scagliola came to know (and love!) APM as an event manager for our 2023 Global Leadership Forum, bringing together senior leaders from around the world to collaborate and drive connectio

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Paula Scagliola came to know (and love!) APM as an event manager for our 2023 Global Leadership Forum, bringing together senior leaders from around the world.

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