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.
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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. 
Our latest jobs
Salary
Location
Armadale, WA
Brand
Early Start Australia
Location
Armadale
Function
Occupational Therapy
Job Type
Full Time
Description
What sets our Graduate Program apart A smooth transition: We will provide you with a great onboarding experience, a high level of supervision and ongoing support, and a caseload you can ease in to. Yo
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Deakin, ACT
Brand
Early Start Australia
Location
Deakin
Function
Occupational Therapy
Job Type
Full Time
Description
What sets our Graduate Program apart A smooth transition: We will provide you with a great onboarding experience, a high level of supervision and ongoing support, and a caseload you can ease in to. Yo
Reference
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Expiry Date
01/01/0001
Salary
Location
Hallam, VIC
Brand
Early Start Australia
Location
Hallam
Function
Speech Pathology
Job Type
Full Time
Description
Join Early Start Australia - Where your career makes a real difference!Are you passionate about helping children thrive and supporting families to flourish? At Early Start Australia (ESA), we’re not j
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Expiry Date
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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.  
 
                    
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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