When you join Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of an allied heath team that’s in it together.  A local team that’s right beside you, supported by leaders who know the work. From small shifts to life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll make a positive impact for children, young people, and their families across Australia. With flexibility and support to thrive, you’ll continue to grow and build a meaningful career, your way.

What you’ll do at our Toowoomba clinic:

New Client Assessments

• Prepare for assessments using referrals and questionnaires
• Conduct standardised and informal assessments (e.g., WPPSI, WISC, WRAT, WRAML, ADOS, MIGDAS)
• Provide timely feedback to clients and families and confirm therapy needs
• Complete and issue reports within two weeks of assessment

Therapy Service Delivery

• Deliver client-centred assessment, counselling, and therapy
• Manage discipline-specific caseloads, including complex clients
• Develop, implement, review, and adjust individualised therapy programs
• Deliver services across clinic, home, school, and community settings
• Collaborate with allied health professionals and develop specialised programs
• Maintain privacy, confidentiality, and evidence-based practice

Therapy Programs

• Conduct initial appointments and develop goal-based therapy plans
• Create measurable, targeted interventions and session plans
• Provide home and school-based activities and resources
• Monitor progress, update goals, and complete reviews and reports
• Identify and refer to other disciplines or group programs as appropriate

Reporting and Documentation

• Complete clinical notes within 24 hours
• Provide timely, compliant reports to stakeholders and funding bodies
• Record incidents and complaints as required

Funding, Professional Development & Compliance

• Align therapy plans with available funding (e.g. NDIS)
• Participate in supervision, meetings, and ongoing professional development
• Comply with registration standards, organisational policies, WHS, and child safety requirements

What you’ll bring:

Experience/ Skills:

• Demonstrated experience in solution-focused therapy and early intervention
• Understanding and supporting the principles of individualised services including the ability to adapt services to meet individual needs
• Demonstrated ability to engage with a range of children and families and external stakeholders
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Exceptional observational and report writing skills
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and the ability to work autonomously in the community

Qualifications / Compliance:

• Relevant qualification in Psychology
• Registration with AHPRA and Registration with Psychology Board of Australia
• NDIS Workers Screening Check
• Current Drivers’ Licence and vehicle
• Current Working with Children Check or Working with Vulnerable People Registration (state specific)
• National Police Check
• Accredited First Aid Certificate

What you’ll get:

Flexibility and Wellbeing

• Flexible hours and compressed work options
• Up to 12 weeks annual leave.
• Up to 16 weeks paid primary carer leave
• Wellbeing support program for you and your family

Reward and support

• Competitive salary + bonus program
• Registration and professional membership contribution
• Relocation reimbursement up to $5,000, if applicable
• Dedicated admin support so you can focus on what you do best.
• Work in an environment that focuses on multidisciplinary collaboration, improving outcomes together

Growth, your way

• CPD allowance + paid professional development leave
• Structured mentoring and leadership programs
• Ongoing opportunities to build your experience, including Fly In Fly Out (FIFO) work supporting children in remote areas
• National and global career pathways through the APM Group

Who we are:

We’re a dedicated and passionate team of allied health professionals helping children and young people aged 0-16 to reach their full potential. Our multidisciplinary teams work closely with families to deliver personalised, evidence-based support across communication, motor, cognitive and social development. We are a registered NDIS provider and our clinics offer therapy under different funding models. As part of the APM Group, we offer the scale and stability of a global organisation, with the feel of a local team.

Apply today or reach out to Ayesha on 0461 101 104 or [email protected] for a confidential chat to learn more.