Early Start Australia - Durack

As the largest private paediatric provider in the territory, we support children and families with innovative service models, whilst working collaboratively with local organisations and communities. 

With clinics all over Australia, our Northern Territory clinic has a long history spanning over 15 years! Over the years our team has grown to become who we are today.  We are hard working individuals who love the work that we do.  Our team is still growing, and we love discussing new ideas.

We are a welcoming clinic with a touch of spark! Our client rooms are filled with colour together with dedicated quite spaces for our families and of course our staff.  We allow time for each other, time to debrief, time to learn and grow and time to get to know each other.

Practice Principal

As the Practice Principal of this multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for the success of the clinic as well as leading and developing a team of up to 13 allied health professionals.

Your purpose as the Manager is to ensure exceptional outcomes for our young clients and a well-supported team environment. Drawing on your allied health experience you will be a proactive, solution-focused, professional and dedicated to bringing the best for your clients, families, staff and the organisation.

Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

• Day to day management of a leading and innovative clinic.
• Apply and extend your extensive clinical knowledge through professional development with staff,
• Workforce management, including recruitment and growth planning,
• Oversee and participate in the development and promotion of the clinic,
• Maintain a compliance centre on both internal and external requirements,            
• Ensure high level professionalism and ethical conduct,
• And much more to ensure a successful and rewarding team and clinic.

What can we offer you? 

• Our newly launched additional leave policy - Work 40 weeks of the year! (naturally, conditions apply)
• A clinic wellbeing allowance
• No billable targets
• Career progression and professional development opportunities tailored to your individual goals
• Annual professional development allowance + 3 days additional PD leave per year
• Full administration team support, you focus on your clinical expertise
• Paid parental leave with top ups available
• Discounted health insurance
• Access to our Mental Health and Wellbeing Program
• Discounts and savings at retailers across Australia

About you 

• You are naturally driven! A person who thrives on seeing others successful succeed.
• Approachable and empathetic towards those we assist.
• Naturally, you have a love for working with children.  You will have extensive experience working in early intervention in either private or public.
• You have grown over the years in your clinical experience and are perhaps currently working as a Team Leader who is wanting to take the next step.
• Must be an excellent communicator with the ability to engage with our indigenous community.
• You love what you do, and this shows in your ability to engage and build relationships.
• Above all, you are ready to take on this opportunity and grow as a leader in your field.
• Hold academic qualifications in your chosen discipline together with appropriate professional registration such as AHPRA.
• Lastly, you are enthusiastic and willing to jump in and hit the ground running!

What we're about:

Early Start Australia is a growing, national, multidisciplinary organisation committed to delivering evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families. We employ people who are smart, experienced, empathetic, driven by the desire to help children and like to have some fun. We offer financial security and the benefits that come with being backed by a national company, while placing significant value on building fantastic team culture and environment at our individual clinic. 

Apply today to be part of a growing team working to shape and influence the future of Early Start Australia. 

For a confidential discussion contact Ayesha on 0461 101 104. 

Early Start Australia places 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.