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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

Occupational Therapist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program

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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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Occupational Therapist - Early Start Australia Graduate Program

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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

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Speech Pathologist

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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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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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Winning on and off the field

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LIfe at APM

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Blog

Publish date

10/31/2025

Summary

Josh is a physio at Lifecare Malvern Sports Medicine, in Victoria. When he’s not working, you’ll find him playing footy and coaching a local team. His role at Lifecare allows him the opportunity and f

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Lifecare has supported Josh’s career in physiotherapy,

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Renae Sutton

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From building careers to raising a baby, Heather finds the balance.

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LIfe at APM

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Publish date

10/20/2025

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Heather is an occupational therapist, working as an area manager at Konekt in Melbourne. She began with Konekt in 2017 at our Brisbane office, but when she wanted a change in her lifestyle, she was ab

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It’s the opportunities for career growth, support and mentorship

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Find your place.

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LIfe at APM

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Publish date

10/08/2025

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When Shannon was starting out as a new grad, she was thinking of heading into a hospital role. But one visit to ESA and it was love at first sight. Now, almost six years later, she’s the Early Interve

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One visit to ESA and it was love at first sight.

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