About Lifestart – NDIS Partner in the Community
YOUR FUTURE, EMPOWERED!
Working at Lifestart means joining one of Australia’s leading disability service providers, built on strong values and lived experience. Founded in 1996 by eight families, Lifestart now operates across eight NSW offices, supporting over 10,000 children, young people, families and carers nationwide.
We deliver the NDIS Early Childhood Approach across NSW, partnering with families to support children aged 0–9 to build capacity and reach their full potential.
Summary
This is a fixed-term parental leave cover for 12 months from August 2026 – a hybrid role with 2-3 days at home and 2-3 days at our Port Kembla office. During this time, the Team Leader will work closely with employees, families, and community stakeholders to ensure consistent, high-quality care and education delivery aligned with Lifestart’s mission to enhance outcomes for children and their families.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of early childhood educators, providing guidance and support to ensure high standards of care and education.
- Develop and implement age-appropriate programmes that promote children’s learning and development.
- Foster positive relationships with children, families, and the community, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices in early childhood education.
- Port Kembla based office, minimum 2 days per week.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Experience of working as a Partner in the Community
- A relevant qualification in early childhood education, such as a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
- Experience working in a leadership role within an early childhood setting.
- Strong understanding of child development and early childhood education principles.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
What Makes Lifestart Different?
At Lifestart, we believe all children and young people living with disability can participate inclusively and meaningfully in their community. To achieve this, we place the child at the centre of all planning and decision making, supporting them to achieve their goals and live a fulfilling, meaningful life and we want see you succeed.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary plus superannuation, annual leave loading and NFP salary packaging ($15,900 tax free) plus meals and entertainment allowance ($2650) (Estimate what your increased take-home pay would be – https://www.cbb.com.au/salary-packaging-calculator/)
- One week of paid gifted leave, one additional week of personal leave (15 days total), and cultural/ceremonial leave as part of Lifestart’s commitment to acknowledge the diverse backgrounds of our employee.
- Access to novated vehicle leasing and travel allowances.
- Flexible working conditions, minimum 2 days in the office per week.
- A strong focus on employee wellbeing, including access to a free Employee Assistance Program with complimentary counselling sessions, and regular dedicated days for team building and bonding.
- Access to structured professional development, supervision, and peer support, with a strong emphasis on career succession.
- Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of children and families that need a little bit of extra support.
Ready to apply?
If you are ready to embrace a new challenge that will allow you to make a lasting impact, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your experience and what drives you to join our team.
For further information please see our website https://www.lifestart.org.au/our-culture/ or email careers@lifestart.org.au
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming people with disability or lived experience, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, people from the LGBTQI+ community and those people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander to our team. When you join Lifestart, we will value each individual’s unique contribution.
We are not accepting introductions from recruitment agencies.
