Families as First Teachers

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Early Childhood - Early Years and School Services

Job title Families as First Teachers - Family Educator Designation Senior Teacher 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 27/01/2026

Salary $139,296 Location Arlparra

Position number 37606 RTF Closing 26/11/2025

Contact officer Anthony Stephens 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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) Family Educator plays a vital role in supporting families and young children within the community.

This position is part of the school team and is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering a high-quality program that promotes

positive parenting practices to support children's early learning and development.

Context statement

FaFT is a place-based early childhood and parenting support program for Aboriginal families, aimed at promoting optimal development for

children aged birth to 4 years and supporting their successful transition to preschool. FaFT works across government and non-government

organisations to foster family engagement in early learning and provide culturally respectful support for Aboriginal parenting and practices.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Deliver responsive and appropriate birth to 4 early learning and parent capacity building programs in consultation with community

agencies that build on the strengths of families and value add to a range of Aboriginal child and families' services within the community.

1. Provide opportunities to build on the knowledge and skills of families to support optimal development of young children to prepare

them for school and lifelong learning.

3. Deliver 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 to enhance early learning and parenting to ensure children

experience successful transition to preschool.

1. Establish and maintain close working relationships and networks with heads of agencies within the community. Liaise with community

groups on a range of service matters. Establish and maintain a leadership role within the community in aspects of information and

advice on foundations of early literacy, numeracy, childhood development and parenting prior to school entry.

1. Work with local Aboriginal staff to foster a positive working environment and build capacity for enhanced performance.
2. Provide administrative, performance, and resource reporting for the local FaFT program according to departmental and government

business systems, policies, and processes.

7. Work collaboratively with the preschool, school, school Principal and regional Program Leader regarding place-based programs and

requirements to effectively support families and communities and facilitate seamless transition.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Early Childhood qualification and/or demonstrated relevant experience in early childhood education and ability to deliver high quality

early childhood programs.

1. Proven ability to develop critical relationships with families and community partners and schools for successful implementation of

responsive place-based programs and demonstrated sound judgement.

3. Demonstrated capacity to bring an analytical and strategic approach to the delivery of programs to address community needs.

4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal societies and cultures and the impact of issues affecting the early learning

and development of young Aboriginal children.

5. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

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 full Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory (TRB), current NT

Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and driver's licence or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.