Educational Leader

6 days ago

Alice Springs NT, Australia CENTRAL AUSTRALIAN ABORIGINAL CONGRESS Full time $87,067 - $112,345 per year

Full-time Permanent Contract

37.5 hours per week

$87,067 to $90,402 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$108,560 to $112,345

Join a progressive organisation delivering community-led programs with the Northern Territory's largest Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service.

Your role

The Educational Leader is responsible for providing high quality leadership and support to the Congress Childcare Centre's. This position will ensure the provision of high-quality education and health development services to children within a cultural safety framework. The Educational Leader will also work in accordance with National Quality Standards and Early Years Learning Framework based on the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) early childhood model. The position includes mentor and supporting the Team Leaders and Educators to deliver stimulating learning activities and develop strong relationships with children, their families and the community.

Congress has a strong focus on cultural safety and working within a bi-cultural model. The Educational lead will work with the Centre Manager to ensure the delivery of supportive, culturally appropriate primary healthcare and build on existing positive relationships with Aboriginal families to ensure, regular family engagement, increased enrolments, and increased children's participation and attendance.

Who are we looking for?

Someone to join our dynamic team with the following requirements:

  • Qualification(s) in Early Childhood Diploma or Teaching Qualification or equivalent as recognized in the National Quality Standards with experience working in the industry.
  • Proven ability to interpret and apply information about how children learn and develop in practical ways.
  • Ability to interpret and apply information provided about a diverse range of positive teaching strategies that meet the individual learning styles of the different children.
  • Knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and an understanding of the National Quality Standards.
  • Experience working in a healthcare setting working across multidisciplinary teams to ensure the application of an effective child health development program with successful outcomes.
  • Ability to contribute as an active team member to all aspects of the functioning of the Childcare Centre and demonstrate leadership in a team environment.
    Current NT Drivers Licence or the ability to obtain

What we offer:

Congress offers rewarding career options and a wide range of employee benefits including:

  • Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
  • A flexible work policy including flexible start and finish times, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
  • Salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
  • Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost.
  • Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of the bigger picture.
  • Total Effective Package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options

Got you interested?

Don't meet all the role requirements, but think you'd be a great asset to our team? We'll never know unless you hit the Apply Now button.

For more information on the position please contact our Childcare Manager

Linda Manyarara on or

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found

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