All in for impact. All in for joy.
When you become an Early Starter, you’ll feel all in. In a local team that’s right beside you, in the connections you build and the progress you make. And in the joy that comes from seeing the impact you have, every day.
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All in for Impact, Every Child, Every Day.
At Early Start Australia, our people positively impact the lives of children, young adults, and their families across Australia.
Our allied health professionals, including speech pathologists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, and psychologists, work together to help children and families navigate different abilities and build more enjoyable, fulfilling lives.
When you join us, you’ll be part of a close-knit and supportive team, who share in the challenges and celebrate the successes. As part of the APM Group—a global health and human services provider—you’ll benefit from stability of a trusted organisation, while working in teams that are genuinely connected. With flexible working options, access to mentors, and clear pathways to grow, we’ll empower you to create real progress for clients—every single day.
Explore our rolesWatch this short video to learn more about how we work with our clients.
All in for Benefits.
Our teams work hard and like to have fun while they do!
We know our strength is our people and we want to make sure you feel appreciated and that your hard work is recognised and rewarded. We’ve got you covered with a great range of perks and benefits to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and career growth, all at once.
In it together
Our multi-disciplinary teams are connected by their joy in making a positive impact on clients, from the small shifts to the big breakthroughs. Watch what our people have to say about life at Early Start Australia.
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Part of a global family
Enabling better lives at Early Start Australia, part of the APM Group
Early Start Australia is a part of the APM Group, a global health and human services provider now enabling better lives for more than 2 million people each year.
APM helps people to find employment, improve their health and wellbeing, and participate in their community.
When you join Early Start Australia, you also get access to opportunities that come with being part of a dynamic and growing global business.
Learn moreWe’re a registered NDIS provider
When you choose to work with Early Start Australia you get the many advantages of being with a registered NDIS provider.
You’ll have the credibility of being associated with a registered provider, which enhances your professional reputation and trustworthiness, and the stability of a secure job, due to ongoing demand and strict regulation.
Being with a registered provider means you also have a work environment that is conducive to professional development – with educational opportunities, quality compliance and accountability that enables you to be well supported in your role.
Plus, the added benefits of access to a larger client base, with the consistency of a comprehensive governance framework and access to other opportunities through our wide range of services.
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Join our team who are in it together, making a difference in the lives of children, young adults, and their families. Whether you’re an allied health professional or part of a support team, we have career opportunities available nationwide for you.
Our Graduate program offers all the support, mentoring and skills development you need to start your career journey. Search and apply for roles on our APM Group careers pages.
Inclusivity and equity at ESA
Embedding workplace flexibility
ESA prides itself on offering flexibility because we respect that people lead different lives and have varying needs. We want to help our employees maintain a work/life balance, so they are the best versions of themselves at work. ESA offers flexible working hours and the option of a 9-day fortnight.
Committed to gender equality
ESA is committed to treating all employees equally and fairly so everyone, regardless of gender representation, has an equal chance of success. We are focused on ensuring all our policies, procedures and opportunities for growth are fair and equitable across the board.
Building an inclusive workplace
ESA acknowledges that it is essential for all employees to have a sense of belonging. We know that when people feel valued and included, this builds an improved ESA. We support our leaders to play an active role in listening to their people and having a non-judgemental approach to set people up for success.