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Administration Officer (Emerald) – Making Early Years Count

• Support our Allied Health funded and Early Childhood Approach services
• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of children 0-13 years and their families
• NFP Salary Packaging, PD Budget, Supportive Leadership plus many more benefits

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years.  Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of where they live.

As the Administration Officer at BUSHkids Emerald, you will play a key role in supporting our Allied Health services, which provide early intervention and support for children aged 0 to 13 years and their families, parents and caregivers. You will also support our Early Childhood Approach (NDIS Partner in the Community) services, assisting children up to 6 years with developmental delay/concern as well as children up to 9 years with disability, and their families across the region.

As the first point of contact for our Emerald service, you will create a warm and welcoming experience for families while managing reception and phone enquiries, emails, client records and referrals. You will coordinate appointments and therapy resources, support outreach activities, prepare agendas and meeting minutes, and provide general administrative support. Working collaboratively with the regional administration team, you will identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and service delivery, while also providing remote support across our administration team to support the delivery of high-quality service.

This is a rewarding opportunity to support vulnerable children and families, where your contribution will make a meaningful and lasting difference.

What You’ll Love About BUSHkids – Our Benefits

• Highly supportive regional administration team ready to guide and support you!
• Attractive base salary $74,857 base plus superannuation and portable long service leave
• Additional NFP Salary packaging benefits of up to $18,550 annually, increasing take-home pay by up to $5,935 with additional regional and locality allowances on offer for our Emerald staff
• Annual Professional Development budget available for all BUSHkids employees
• Up to 5 days Professional Development Leave plus 2 days PD Travel Leave (pro-rata part-time)
• Additional 3 gifted paid leave days over Christmas (pro-rata part-time)

About You

• Previous experience in a senior administrative role, ideally within a highly regulated service environment would be highly desirable
• Flexible and adaptable nature who brings warmth and a positive energy
• Strong administration and organisational skills with a high attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Highly professional approach, with the ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
• Proactive team player with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement
• Alignment with BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
• Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain before commencement)
• Current C Class Drivers’ Licence
• Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination status

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?  APPLY NOW! 

Please include your resume and cover letter as part of your application to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Early applications are strongly encouraged as applications will be shortlisted and progressed as received – don’t delay and miss out!

You can view a full Position Description (332kb) here for more details and any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Full-time

Case Coordinator-Participant (Hervey Bay) – Making Early Years Count     

• Are you a Natural Connector who thrives on building trusted relationships?
• Make a Difference for young children and their families through Early Support
• NFP Salary Packaging , PD Budget, Supportive Leadership and Flexible Employer

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years.  Our dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all Queensland children should have access to free allied health and early intervention services regardless of where they live.

As a Case Coordinator at BUSHkids, you will provide support to families of children aged 0 to 9 years who have a diagnosis that meets NDIS eligibility or an active NDIS plan aligned to our Participant stream. The role focuses on building the capacity of families/caregivers to navigate the NDIS referral pathway, community and mainstream supports, understand their child’s NDIS plan in accessing reasonable and necessary NDIS funded supports in line with their child’s goals.

About You

Aligned to the Participant stream you may have worked in community intervention programs very closely with families aligned with case coordination/management experience.

We also require you to bring:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly, ask clear questions, accurately summarise information, and explain systems and next steps
• Professional written communication skills suitable for accurate case notes, and records.
• Experience supporting vulnerable families, with an understanding of the practical and social barriers families may face accessing services
• Confidence working in a fast‑paced environment with competing priorities
• Good judgement, attention to detail, and the ability to follow structured workflows and escalation pathways
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, along with CRM, data management or case management systems, templates and structured tools
• A practical, can‑do attitude, with a genuine interest in supporting children, families and the community
• The ability to work flexibly and adaptively, while maintaining clear boundaries around scope of work
• Alignment with BUSHkids’ core values – Child‑Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
• A commitment to learning and professional development, and willingness to share knowledge and skills with others
• Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or willingness to obtain prior to commencement)
• Current C Class Driver’s Licence
• Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination status

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

• Supportive and inclusive organisation driven by shared professional values.
• Highly welcoming team and Team Leader ready to support your learning and growth.
• Collaboration with a network of Case Coordinators, Early Childhood Coordinators, Allied Health Clinicians, and other staff across the organisation to support, share knowledge and expertise.
• Ongoing supervision/mentorship supporting you in your role not just through onboarding. We provide extensive NDIS and Early Childhood Approach training.
• Training and development opportunities to enhance your skills, professional and career progression. This includes an annual Professional Development budget, paid PD leave (up to 5 days per year), and paid PD travel leave (up to 2 days per year).
• An attractive base remuneration up to $86,996 (based on qualifications and experience) plus superannuation, leave loading, and portable long service leave.
• Not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 in tax savings per year plus $2,650 meal and entertainment allowance.  This represents up to an additional $5,935 in your pay to cover essential living expenses on top of your base salary.
• Additional 3 days of gifted paid leave over the Christmas period.
• We offer 14 weeks BUSHkids funded Paid Parental Leave

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?  APPLY NOW! 

Please include your resume and cover letter as part of your application to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

You can view a full Position Description (332kb) here for more details and any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Permanent Part-time or Full-time (option fortnight ADO available)

Speech Pathologists – Making Early Years Counts

• Warm & Welcoming Clinical Team | Highly Balanced Caseload | Children 0-13 years
• Seeking Early Career or Experienced Clinicians – Flexible arrangements to suit your family
• NFP Salary Packaging , PD Budget, Supportive Leadership plus many more benefits

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years.  Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of where they live.

We are currently seeking passionate Speech Pathologists to join our Allied Health service stream across regional Queensland, that includes

• Dalby
• Emerald
• Mount Isa
• Warwick

Whether you are an Early Career Speech Pathologist looking to build your clinical skills and confidence or an experienced clinician seeking a rewarding regional opportunity we offer supportive and flexible environment to help you thrive.

About the Role

You will deliver family-centred early intervention therapy services to children with developmental delays, disability, or those at risk of educational challenges where you will provide goal-oriented therapy through face-to-face sessions or via telepractice aligned with BUSHkids Model of Care.

We are looking for clinicians who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and families
• Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to ongoing learning
• Strong in clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice

If you have a connection to regional Queensland or are excited by an opportunity to relocate to a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you! For eligible candidates and locations we also offer additional regional allowances.  Relocation assistance may also be discussed to support a move.

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

You will be part of a supportive organisation committed to empowering families, children, and regional communities. You will enjoy opportunities for expanding your professional development and growth, collaborating and learning from others along with the opportunity to make a real difference every day in the lives of children and their families.

• Supportive team with clinical supervision, mentoring and peer support
• Collaboration across a network of experienced Allied Health professionals
• Annual Professional Development budget plus up to 5 days PD leave plus 2 days PD travel leave (pro-rata part-time)
• Flexible work arrangements and realistic and balanced caseloads
• Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and portable leave leave loading.
• Additional 3 days gifted paid leave over Christmas (pro-rata part-time)
• Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal/entertainment allowance = up to $5,935 additional take-home pay)
• We offer 14 weeks BUSHkids funded Paid Parental Leave
• Access to resources, guidance, and wellbeing support to help you thrive

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology along with eligibility/current registration to SPA
• Genuine passion to work with children in their early years and their families
• Strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills
• Flexible and adaptable in responding to changing needs
• Aligned with our BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
• Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain before commencement)
• Current C Class Drivers’ Licence
• Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination status

BUSHkids Brighter Futures Graduate Program

For graduating Allied Health clinicians, our ‘Brighter Futures’ Graduate Program provides a structured and supported pathway into practice including:

• Weekly 1:1 supervision
• Work shadowing and near peer buddy mentoring
• Self directed competency based learning modules
• Group supervision and discipline specific meetings
• Gradual caseload in building your confidence to practice
• Opportunities to engage in intake processes, clinical research, presentations, and outreach programs including travel to other regional locations or engaging with First Nations communities if this is aligned with your interests.
• Your wellbeing and professional growth are at the heart of this program!

Graduate BUSHkids clinicians commence on $90,930 Base Salary plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?  APPLY NOW! 

Please include your resume and cover letter as part of your application to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Permanent Part-time or Full-time (option fortnight ADO available)

Occupational Therapists – Making Early Years Counts

• Warm & Welcoming Clinical Team | Highly Balanced Caseload | Children 0-13 years
• Seeking Early Career or Experienced Clinicians – Flexible arrangements to suit your family
• NFP Salary Packaging , PD Budget, Supportive Leadership plus many more benefits

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years.  Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of where they live.

We are currently seeking passionate Speech Pathologists to join our Allied Health service stream across regional Queensland, that includes

• Dalby
• Emerald
• Mount Isa
• Warwick

Whether you are an Early Career Occupational Therapist looking to build your clinical skills and confidence or an experienced clinician seeking a rewarding regional opportunity we offer supportive and flexible environment to help you thrive.

About the Role

You will deliver family-centred early intervention therapy services to children with developmental delays, disability, or those at risk of educational challenges where you will provide goal-oriented therapy through face-to-face sessions or via telepractice aligned with BUSHkids Model of Care.

We are looking for clinicians who are:

• Passionate about supporting children and families
• Adaptable, collaborative, and committed to ongoing learning
• Strong in clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice

If you have a connection to regional Queensland or are excited by an opportunity to relocate to a vibrant community, we’d love to hear from you! For eligible candidates and locations we also offer additional regional allowances.  Relocation assistance may also be discussed to support a move.

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

You will be part of a supportive organisation committed to empowering families, children, and regional communities. You will enjoy opportunities for expanding your professional development and growth, collaborating and learning from others along with the opportunity to make a real difference every day in the lives of children and their families.

• Supportive team with clinical supervision, mentoring and peer support
• Collaboration across a network of experienced Allied Health professionals
• Annual Professional Development budget plus up to 5 days PD leave plus 2 days PD travel leave (pro-rata part-time)
• Flexible work arrangements and realistic and balanced caseloads
• Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and portable leave leave loading.
• Additional 3 days gifted paid leave over Christmas (pro-rata part-time)
• Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal/entertainment allowance = up to $5,935 additional take-home pay)
• We offer 14 weeks BUSHkids funded Paid Parental Leave
• Access to resources, guidance, and wellbeing support to help you thrive

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy along with eligibility/current registration to AHPRA
• Genuine passion to work with children in their early years and their families
• Strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills
• Flexible and adaptable in responding to changing needs
• Aligned with our BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
• Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain before commencement)
• Current C Class Drivers’ Licence
• Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination status

BUSHkids Brighter Futures Graduate Program

For graduating Allied Health clinicians, our ‘Brighter Futures’ Graduate Program provides a structured and supported pathway into practice including:

• Weekly 1:1 supervision
• Work shadowing and near peer buddy mentoring
• Self directed competency based learning modules
• Group supervision and discipline specific meetings
• Gradual caseload in building your confidence to practice
• Opportunities to engage in intake processes, clinical research, presentations, and outreach programs including travel to other regional locations or engaging with First Nations communities if this is aligned with your interests.
• Your wellbeing and professional growth are at the heart of this program!

Graduate BUSHkids clinicians commence on $90,930 Base Salary plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits.

INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?  APPLY NOW! 

Please include your resume and cover letter as part of your application to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities. Applications received directly from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Permanent Part-time or Full-time (option fortnight ADO available)

Speech Pathologists – Making Early Years Counts

• Warm & Welcoming Clinical Team | Highly Balanced Caseload | Children 0-9 years
• Seeking Early Career or Experienced Clinicians – Flexible arrangements to suit your family
• NFP Salary Packaging , PD Budget, Supportive Leadership plus many more benefits

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years.  Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of where they live.

As part of our Early Childhood Approach service delivery we are always on the lookout for passionate Speech Pathologists to join our growing teams on the ground across regional Queensland that includes:

• Maroochydore
• Caloundra
• Gympie
• Hervey Bay
• Gladstone
• Bundaberg
• Rockhampton

Whether you are an Early Career Speech Pathologist looking to build your clinical skills and confidence or an experienced clinician seeking a rewarding regional opportunity we offer supportive and flexible environment to help you thrive.  Working at BUSHkids you will deliver family-centred early intervention therapy services to children with developmental delays, disability, or those at risk of educational challenges providing goal-oriented therapy through face-to-face sessions or via telepractice aligned with BUSHkids Model of Care.

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from clinicians who are passionate about supporting children and families; adaptable, collaborative, and committed to ongoing learning and possess strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

If you have a connection to regional Queensland or are excited by an opportunity to relocate to a vibrant community, we’d love to hear you EOI!

For eligible candidates and locations we offer additional regional allowances.  Relocation assistance may also be discussed to support a move.

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

You will be part of a supportive organisation committed to empowering families, children, and regional communities. You will enjoy opportunities for expanding your professional development and growth, collaborating and learning from others along with the opportunity to make a real difference every day in the lives of children and their families.

• Supportive team with clinical supervision, mentoring and peer support
• Collaboration across a network of experienced Allied Health professionals
• Annual Professional Development budget plus up to 5 days PD leave plus 2 days PD travel leave (pro-rata part-time)
• Flexible work arrangements and realistic and balanced caseloads
• Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and portable leave leave loading.
• Additional 3 days gifted paid leave over Christmas (pro-rata part-time)
• Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal/entertainment allowance = up to $5,935 additional take-home pay)
• We offer 14 weeks BUSHkids funded Paid Parental Leave
• Access to resources, guidance, and wellbeing support to help you thrive

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Speech Pathology along with eligibility/current registration to SPA
• Genuine passion to work with children in their early years and their families
• Strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills
• Flexible and adaptable in responding to changing needs
• Aligned with our BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
• Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain before commencement)
• Current C Class Drivers’ Licence
• Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination status

BUSHkids Brighter Futures Graduate Program

For graduating Allied Health clinicians, our ‘Brighter Futures’ Graduate Program provides a structured and supported pathway into practice.

• Weekly 1:1 supervision
• Work shadowing and near peer buddy mentoring
• Self directed competency based learning modules
• Group supervision and discipline specific meetings
• Gradual caseload in building your confidence to practice
• Opportunities to engage in intake processes, clinical research, presentations, and outreach programs including travel to other regional locations or engaging with First Nations communities if this is aligned with your interests.
• Your wellbeing and professional growth are at the heart of this program!

Graduate BUSHkids clinicians commence on $90,930 Base Salary plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits.

INTERESTED TO FIND OUT MORE?

Please send through your Expression of Interest including your resume and cover letter to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952

Permanent Part-time or Full-time (option fortnight ADO available)

Occupational Therapists – Making Early Years Counts

• Warm & Welcoming Clinical Team | Highly Balanced Caseload | Children 0-9 years
• Seeking Early Career or Experienced Clinicians – Flexible arrangements to suit your family
• NFP Salary Packaging , PD Budget, Supportive Leadership plus many more benefits

BUSHkids is a not-for-profit organisation that has been at the heart of transforming lives of regional children across Queensland for 90 years.  Our highly dedicated teams and volunteers are all driven by a shared vision that all children should have access to free allied health services regardless of where they live.

As part of our Early Childhood Approach service delivery we are always on the lookout for passionate Occupational Therapists to join our growing teams on the ground across regional Queensland that includes:

• Maroochydore
• Caloundra
• Gympie
• Hervey Bay
• Gladstone
• Bundaberg
• Rockhampton

Whether you are an Early Career Occupational Therapist looking to build your clinical skills and confidence or an experienced clinician seeking a rewarding regional opportunity we offer supportive and flexible environment to help you thrive.  Working at BUSHkids you will deliver family-centred early intervention therapy services to children with developmental delays, disability, or those at risk of educational challenges providing goal-oriented therapy through face-to-face sessions or via telepractice aligned with BUSHkids Model of Care.

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from clinicians who are passionate about supporting children and families; adaptable, collaborative, and committed to ongoing learning and possess strong clinical reasoning and evidence-based practice.

If you have a connection to regional Queensland or are excited by an opportunity to relocate to a vibrant community, we’d love to hear you EOI!

For eligible candidates and locations we offer additional regional allowances.  Relocation assistance may also be discussed to support a move.

BUSHkids Benefits – What You Can Expect

You will be part of a supportive organisation committed to empowering families, children, and regional communities. You will enjoy opportunities for expanding your professional development and growth, collaborating and learning from others along with the opportunity to make a real difference every day in the lives of children and their families.

• Supportive team with clinical supervision, mentoring and peer support
• Collaboration across a network of experienced Allied Health professionals
• Annual Professional Development budget plus up to 5 days PD leave plus 2 days PD travel leave (pro-rata part-time)
• Flexible work arrangements and realistic and balanced caseloads
• Attractive salary package, commensurate with experience, plus superannuation and portable leave leave loading.
• Additional 3 days gifted paid leave over Christmas (pro-rata part-time)
• Not-for-profit salary packaging (up to $15,900 + $2,650 meal/entertainment allowance = up to $5,935 additional take-home pay)
• We offer 14 weeks BUSHkids funded Paid Parental Leave
• Access to resources, guidance, and wellbeing support to help you thrive

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in Occupational Therapy along with eligibility/current registration to AHPRA
• Genuine passion to work with children in their early years and their families
• Strong interpersonal, communication and report writing skills
• Flexible and adaptable in responding to changing needs
• Aligned with our BUSHkids core values – Child-Focused and Family Centred, Collaborative and Accountable
• Valid Blue Card and NDIS Worker Screening Clearance (or ability to obtain before commencement)
• Current C Class Drivers’ Licence
• Evidence of Hepatitis B vaccination status

BUSHkids Brighter Futures Graduate Program

For graduating Allied Health clinicians, our ‘Brighter Futures’ Graduate Program provides a structured and supported pathway into practice.

• Weekly 1:1 supervision
• Work shadowing and near peer buddy mentoring
• Self directed competency based learning modules
• Group supervision and discipline specific meetings
• Gradual caseload in building your confidence to practice
• Opportunities to engage in intake processes, clinical research, presentations, and outreach programs including travel to other regional locations or engaging with First Nations communities if this is aligned with your interests.
• Your wellbeing and professional growth are at the heart of this program!

Graduate BUSHkids clinicians commence on $90,930 Base Salary plus super and NFP salary packaging benefits.

INTERESTED TO FIND OUT MORE?

Please send through your Expression of Interest including your resume and cover letter to recruitment@bushkids.org.au

Any enquiries can be directed to Michelle Clarke, Recruitment Coordinator on (07) 3518 7952