Families as First Teachers

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Tennant Creek Primary School

Job title Families as First Teachers - Family Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 92%

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $69,084 - $78,762 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 37592 RTF Closing 28/08/2025

Contact officer Lyndall Vuillermin on or

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates

people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or

job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go

to the OCPE website.

This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The Families as First Teachers Family Liaison Officer is part of the school's birth to 3-engagement work and will prepare children

for learning by supporting the Family Educator to develop and deliver a range of culturally appropriate early learning place-based

programs for remote Aboriginal families (birth to 3 years) in the community.

Context statement

The FaFT program is an early learning and family support program for vulnerable and disadvantaged Aboriginal families with

children prior to school entry (birth-3 years). The FaFT Family Educators work as part of the school with local Aboriginal staff and

community to develop and deliver a range of place-based programs for remote Aboriginal families and support their successful

transition to preschool. FaFT programs work across agencies to promote optimal child development, family engagement in early

learning and family support that is respectful of Aboriginal parenting and cultural issues.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in the delivery of responsive and appropriate early learning and family support programs that meet the needs of remote

children and their families, build on families' strength, and add value to a range of Aboriginal child and family services within the

community.

1. Support the delivery of the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) which is an evidence-based program to enhance adult child

interaction and improve the educational outcomes for children in low socio-economic communities.

1. Assist to establish and maintain close working relationships and networks with local community stakeholders.

2. Maintain a leadership role within the community in aspects of information and advice on early learning and parenting.

3. Assist the Family Educator with administrative tasks to foster positive and inclusive learning environments.
4. Work as part of a team with the principal, family educator and regional program advisor regarding place-based programs and

requirements to effectively support families and communities.

7. Participate in continuous professional development and accredited training, including Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a)

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Thorough understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal child rearing practices and demonstrated knowledge of early

childhood development of families in remote communities.

2. Demonstrated ability to use relevant local language(s) and communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing, and a clear

understanding of local and cultural issues in early childhood services provision.

3. Experience working as part of an effective team in remote Aboriginal communities, with the capacity to work unsupervised,

and to exercise sound judgement.

4. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, with strong negotiating and liaison skills.

Desirable

1. Relevant experience in the development and delivery of adult capacity within the local community.

2. Possess Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Further information

The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and driver's licence or the ability to

obtain prior to commencement.