Early Start Australia is a national multidisciplinary allied health organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families.

With over 600 employees Early Start Australia supports over 28,000 families, across our 46 clinics nationwide. We are now seeking a passionate PBS Lead who wants to develop and grow this service in NSW and SA.

In this role you will have a home base at a clinic of your choice in NSW. However, we'd also love for you to visit and collaborate with all sites across the state to work with our team of dedicated allied health and client support professionals, coaching, supervising and providing PBS services. 

What can ESA offer you:

You’ll find plenty of team spirit at an Early Start Australia clinic. We like to celebrate the everyday moments that make a big difference in the lives of our clients, and the team of people that make them happen. And we’re passionate about helping you to achieve your career goals.

You’ll be rewarded by a range of great benefits, to develop you as a professional and to look after your wellbeing, including: 

• Do the things you love to do by taking advantage of our additional leave policy (up to 12 weeks leave per year), 
•  A structured training program to support your leadership and clinical development aspirations,
• 100 hours + rostered CPD hours per year including regular in-house training with industry leading clinicians, 
• Generous PD allowance plus 3 days professional development leave to pursue your clinical interests and passions,
• up to $15,000 in grants to pursue independent research projects or attend events/conferences that support your learning and growth, 
• Dedicated hands-on admin support means more time spent with clients, supporting children and families to live a better life, 
• Other great benefits to support your mental health and wellbeing, flexible work options including clinic wellbeing budgets and reduced prices and benefits through Perkbox.

Key responsibilities

• Coach and mentor PBS Practitioners from our new beginners through to Proficient practitioners i.e. plan development, report writing
• Manage a clinical caseload of more complex clients 
• Ensure all PBS practices and interventions are compliant with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards, NDIS Restrictive Practices and Behaviour Support Rules 2018, Services Agreement and ESA’s Code of Conduct
• Maintain a strong clinical knowledge to ensure high level services
• Identify and implement intervention approaches and strategies that are evidence based, holistic, client-centred and outcome driven
• Utilise and provide a range of assessment tools & techniques 
• Support clients and other stakeholders to develop and review support PBS documentation
• Approach risk in a positive way to achieve quality of life outcomes, whilst ensuring that safeguards are in place to maximise the rights of people and protect the most vulnerable
• Conduct regular performance reviews and clinical audits to be able to contribute to the growth of the team while maintaining clinical standards
• Works with Regional Manager to develop community relationships to develop and promote the service

Selection criteria 

• Have a tertiary degree that is OT, SP, SW, Psychologist, BCBA Registered, Developmental Educator or eligible for registration with AHPRA or other relevant body
• Proficient or Advanced PBS Practitioner with at least three years’ experience working with people with a disability and their families
• Have delivered PBS services under NDIS and submitted interim, comprehensive and progress reports
• Supervision experience working with coaching and supervision strategies
• Have previous experience working in an interdisciplinary or multidisciplinary team
• Experience in person and family centred practice
• Significant experience in planning, assessing, implementing and evaluating a range of clinical interventions relevant to people with a disability
• The ability to develop and deliver therapy based programs and assessments
• Thorough understanding of Restrictive Practices and experience training other practitioners

About Early Start Australia 

Early Start Australia is working towards a brighter future for all Australians. Providing allied health therapy services at over 45 clinics throughout Australia, our clinics are well connected so our clinicians can learn from experts across the country.  

Our team of Allied Health professionals, including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists and psychologists, offer therapies to support all ages, needs and abilities with a strong focus on care for children. 

Early Start Australia is a part of the APM Group, a global health and human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 2 million people each year. APM helps people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing, and participate in their community. 

When you join Early Start Australia, you get access to opportunities that come with being part of a dynamic and growing global business. Learn more at apm.net.au 

Early Start Australia places a high priority on the principles of respect, equity, and diversity. As an employer of choice, we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.