Base Salary: $53,859 - $57,330 (p.a.) pro rata

Total Effective Package: $70,308 - $74,214 (p.a.)* pro rata

Full-Time, Maximum Term Contract

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 
• Superannuation
• 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

The Early Childhood Worker delivers culturally appropriate quality early childhood education, health and development programs to children using children’s first language based on the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a). The position 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. The program is based on the Early Years Learning Framework and the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a).

An opportunity to work with an amazing team, providing quality health and education to Aboriginal children.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to a learning environment to strengthen educator practice & continuous improvement to optimise children’s learning outcomes
• Contribute to child records that document personal and social growth, development, cultural context, learning and interests of the child
• Take part in the preparation and provision of children’s food as required

Skills and experience:

• Holds minimum Cert III Qualifications in Child Services or relevant field as recognised by the ACECQA
• Passion for early childhood education
• Current First Aid Certificate
• Current NT Working with Children's Card 
• NT Drivers' licence or ability to obtain one

For more information on the position please contact;

 Child, Health and Development Centre Manager,

Caitlin Harvey on 08 7999 6473 or [email protected]

Advertised until a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to appy.

If you meet the criteria listed in the job description or you think you could learn on the job and you’re interested in contributing to an organisation that values the highest level of quality in everything it sets out to achieve, we want to hear from you!

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

To submit your application please click Apply Now and we will be in touch.