Developmental Educator

About the Role – Part-Time (0.4-0.8 FTE Negotiable) | Fixed Term Until June 2026

As a Developmental Educator (DE) with Baptist Care SA, you’ll empower people with disability to build skills, increase independence, and improve their quality of life. Using evidence-based assessment and planning, you’ll deliver functional skill development and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), working closely with clients, families, and support teams. In this role, we are seeking a DE with PBS experience to work with people across the lifespan with varying needs and capacities. You’ll also provide training, contribute to service innovation, and help strengthen person-centred practice across our Disability Pathways team.

About you:

You are a compassionate and skilled professional with experience in developmental education and knowledge of, and willingness to provide, Positive Behaviour Support services. You thrive in collaborative environments, build strong relationships with clients and families, and adapt strategies to meet individual needs. Reflective, proactive, and committed to growth, you are passionate about helping people with disability achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will also have the following skills and experience:

• A Bachelor of Disability and Developmental Education or equivalent qualification
• Current membership with Developmental Educators Australia Inc (or an equivalent professional body)
• Previous experience as a Developmental Educator or a similar role.
• Previous experience working with people with disability with high complex needs.
• Experience in the development of positive behaviour support plans and strategies.

Why work with us?

Baptist Care SA offers a flexible and supportive environment where you are encouraged to be the best version of yourself.

You’ll also receive:

• A competitive salary on the SCHADS Award (Level 5) + super
• Salary Packaging: Access up to $15,900 tax-free, plus $2,650 annually via Meal and Entertainment Card, and novated vehicle leasing.
• A corporate health plan with BUPA offering discounted health insurance 
• Free counselling for you and your family through our Employee Assistance Program Support cultural and community obligations, including up to five days Paid Cultural Leave

We do not accept applications via email, however, for more information, please see our website, or reach out to Deb Potter at dpotter@baptistcaresa.org.au for a confidential discussion.

All staff are required to work within our code of conduct and undergo relevant pre-employment checks as part of our commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people.

Baptist Care SA is proud to be working towards uniting with BaptistCare (NSW, ACT, WA) and Baptcare (VIC, TAS), to create a newly merged national care organisation committed to providing exceptional support and services across Australia. Together, we are building on a shared history of care and compassion, expanding our reach, and strengthening our mission to help people live well with dignity and purpose.