• Base Salary: $77,200 - $80,301 (p.a.)
• Total Effective Package: $96,571 - $100,060 (p.a.)*
• Full-time, Maximum Term contract

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.  Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally appropriate primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including five remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Competitive salaries
• Six (6) weeks' annual leave
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
• District allowance 

About the role

We are looking for an Early Childhood Team Leader to join our team at the Child, Health and Development Centre.

 The position supports the delivery of quality early childhood health, education and care to children based on the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a). The position is full-time and responsible for the support and mentoring of Workers and Educators at the Centre.

The Centre focuses on the implementation of a culturally rich environment that includes the use of Aboriginal languages of children in the centre, games, activities and songs.

Required

• Minimum Diploma in certificate III of Children's Services or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA Australia.
• Demonstrated experience supervising, supporting and mentoring educational workers and educators at the centre.
• Knowledge and understanding of cultural sensitivity and safety within the workplace and a childcare environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with children and their primary caregivers, ensuring the best possible health and educational outcomes for the child and their families.

For more information on the position please contact Child, Health & Development Centre Manager,

Caitlin Harvey on 08 7999 6473 or [email protected] 

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.

Simply click the Apply Now button, submit your resume and answer some simple selection criteria and we will be in touch.