• Maternity leave cover
• SCHADS Award Level 3 - $64,308 trp (including salary $100,260)
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,895 p/a)
• Remote area allowance
• Five Weeks Annual Leave
• Local Wurrumiyanga (Tiwi Island) resident are encouraged to apply

Are you looking to join a diverse team making a positive difference?

About the program

The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) program is an early learning and family support program for children birth to 4 years and their families. CatholicCare NT runs an adapted version of the NT Department of Education model. The FaFT program works in a culturally appropriate way across agencies to promote optimal child development, family engagement in early learning, family support and both-ways learning. A key goal is to support children's successful transition to preschool.

The Educators in this program work together to deliver a program that builds the confidence and capacity of family members to support their children to grow up healthy and happy.

About the role

The Early Parenting Educator is responsible for providing knowledge of Tiwi early childhood development and practices as well as a deep understanding of life in Wurrumiyanga and the complexities of the cultures of the Tiwi Islands in order for the program to meet its objectives. This position has a particular focus on supporting families in all aspects of raising children on the Tiwi Islands.

Responsibilities include:

• Work openly and honestly with the Early Parenting Teacher to create a space where families feel welcome and supported.
• Apply knowledge of trauma-informed practices when working with families and children, including people affected by domestic and/or family violence.
• Participate in continuous professional development and accredited training, including Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a)

What we are looking for:

• Qualification in Early Childhood/ relevant experience in a similar role
• High level cultural knowledge and cultural permission to lead the teaching of Tiwi children
• Deep understanding of childhood and families on Bathurst Island and ability to work effectively with all families in line with cultural protocols
• Strong Tiwi and English language skills
• Ability to develop respectful relationships with families and children in a school, child care or other service delivery context
• Kindness, patience and joy for working with children and families

How to Apply

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website, via the Apply Now link. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please see the attachment.

Interviews week of: 25 July 2022.

Safeguarding Children & Young People. CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities. Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card. If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to you employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.