ABOUT US -

CareMile is a leading provider of NDIS disability support services based in Melbourne, Victoria. We are committed to empowering individuals with disabilities to live meaningful, fulfilling lives. Our dedicated team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals delivers personalised, high-quality care that promotes independence, enhances well-being, and encourages active participation in the community.

JOIN OUR TEAM:

If you’re looking for a rewarding role within an innovative, supportive, and fast-growing organisation, we’d love to hear from you!
To help us process your application efficiently, please ensure you:
· Upload your current CV, including two professional referees
· Include a cover letter outlining your interest and suitability for the role
· Complete all required application questions

EXPERIENCE:

• Key Worker: minimum 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: minimum 1 year (Required)

AS A CAREMILE EMPLOYEE IN THIS ROLE YOU MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

· A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or Special Education
· Current registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT)
· Full membership with Developmental Educators Australia Inc. (DEAI) (Advance)
· A recognised tertiary qualification in Allied Health, Social Work, or Early Childhood Teaching from an accredited university
· Unrestricted working rights in Australia
· A current Working with Children Check (WWC) and NDIS Worker Screening Check
· A valid driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle
· Current First Aid and CPR certification
· Sound knowledge of early childhood development and its practical application
· Strong ability to build genuine, respectful relationships with children, families, and their support networks
As an Early Childhood or Special Educator at CareMile, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality services to NDIS participants. You will be responsible for providing early intervention support through family-centred, strengths-based approaches that empower children and their families.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

· Delivering Early Childhood and/or Special Education services to NDIS participants, primarily through home visits
· Demonstrating and embodying CareMile’s core values in all aspects of your work
· Achieving positive outcomes for children and families, contributing to team success, and meeting KPIs
· Assessing and communicating each child’s development and progress
· Planning, developing, and coordinating support strategies in partnership with families, focusing on strengths and goals
· Providing support using a transdisciplinary key worker model, promoting collaboration among professionals and allied health professionals
· Facilitating a “team around the child” approach that encourages participation in family, and other supports in place
· Ensuring all supports are well-documented, coordinated, and clearly communicated to families and professionals
· Working closely with other allied health professionals using an interdisciplinary, collaborative model to deliver a holistic approach
· Maintaining a participant and family-centred approach in all interactions with participants and their support teams
· Advocating for early intervention strategies to enhance function and improve quality of life
· Conducting assessments and contributing to the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of individualised participant plans
· Providing evidence-based services aligned with the goals and funded hours in each participant’s NDIS plan

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT IN THE ROLE:

As a valued member of the CareMile team, your work will be diverse, meaningful, and centred around making a real difference in the lives of children and their families. Typical activities may include:
· Conducting initial home visits to build rapport and information gathering with families to understand their goals NDIS or other, and begin developing tailored support plans
· Providing therapy sessions in preschools, schools, or after-school settings to help children develop essential motor skills
· Collaborating with all allied health professionals and families to support the participant for a multidisciplinary approach
· Applying your background and experience to integrate strategies and techniques that enhance therapy outcomes during sessions