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Child Health & Development Centre Manager
Early Years - Alice Springs

Base Salary: $132,658 - $139,054 (p.a.)

Total Effective Package: $161,997- $169,257 (p.a.)*

Full time, Max Term contract

 

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

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

About the role

The Centre Manager provides leadership to the Congress Child Health & Development Centre and its health & PRP programs. The position ensures high quality education and care programs are delivered for children and families engaged in the service. The Centre Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the centre providing early childhood knowledge, expertise and support to management, staff and families in accordance with the National Quality Framework, National Education and Care Regulations and the National Law.

 

The Centre Manager is responsible for establishing and maintaining an Aboriginal cultural mentoring team that supports staff and children at the centre. They will provide strategic leadership by contributing to Congress' planning and advocating for the needs of vulnerable children and the centre's program.

 

Congress has a strong focus on cultural safety and inclusion, the Centre Manager will ensure the delivery of supportive, culturally appropriate early childhood services and build on existing positive relationships with Aboriginal families to ensure, regular family engagement, increased enrolments, and increased children’s participation and attendance.


Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

Congress has expanded to become the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and is 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 is a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

 

 

For more information on the position please contact: 

Ruth Wilson, Early Years Section Manager on 0428 119 927

 

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 complete the application process, including addressing the selection criteria by clicking the Apply Now button and we will be in touch.

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   Posted 24 Sep 24

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