AddressIt’s exciting times at Early Start Australia (ESA) as we continue to deliver evidence-based early intervention and therapy services to children and their families across Australia whilst expanding our service offering to include Physiotherapy as part of a multidisciplinary approach at multiple clinics across the region.
With more than 600 team members, ESA supports over 28,000 families, and we’re growing our teams to extend our life-changing services to impact even more!
Early Start Australia in Christies Beach have been providing quality, relationship-based Speech Pathology and OT services to infants, children and young people since 2007!
Our aim is to give children and people at all stages of life, every opportunity for a happy and healthy life.
Working as a physiotherapist at ESA, you’ll be guaranteed a competitive plus salary performance incentives, as well as access to the following;
- Benefit from a ZERO billable model being rolled out for all therapists in 2024
- Take all the school holidays off and balance work with family and all the other things you love to do (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.
- Get the best results for your clients by delivering high impact therapy through a multi-disciplinary team approach.
- 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 early finish Fridays and reduced prices and benefits through Perkbox.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the practice principal and working within a multidisciplinary team environment, you will provide evidence-based assessments and interventions across the full scope of paediatric conditions ranging from babies to older children and teenagers with on-going complex needs. You’ll work with a truly mixed caseload to deliver support that helps children and their families to identify and reach their goals.
To be successful, you’ll need;
- Tertiary qualification in Physiotherapy and AHPRA Registration
- Experience working with children and/or disability and confidence in your ability to work with children and their parents/carers
- Exceptional communication and inter-personal skills and ability to provide support in a culturally diverse environment.
- Passion for making a difference with a focus on making therapy fun, engaging and meaningful for families!
- Compliance – Working with Children Check, National Police Check, NDIS workers screening check, First Aid Training, Driver’s License & Vehicle.
More about ESA
Everyone at Early Start Australia shares a passion for working with children and their families to make a real difference to their everyday lives. You will be part of a social and close-connected team, that across the country, make up a family of boutique practices committed to the same goal.
There’s never been a better time to join us!
Curious and want to know more? We would love to hear from you, answer any of your questions and explore whether ESA is the perfect next step on your career journey. Simply click Apply Now or contact our team on 0467 616 ***.
Early Start Australia offers a highly supportive workplace, interested in your development. With access to some of the best and brightest minds across Australia, you can expect continued learning and development opportunities and career growth to match your personal and professional goals.
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.
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