Job Opportunities in Australia

• Full time position based in Ali Curung
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000
• Local residents are encouraged to apply

Catholic Care NT Employee Benefits

• Above Award Salary
• Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave
• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)
• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers
• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life
• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 plus 2 weeks accommodation if relocating

About Catholic Care NT and the Program
Catholic Care NT is a Catholic social service agency established in the Diocese of Darwin. We provide services throughout the NT, including service centres in Darwin, Palmerston, Malak, Tiwi Islands, Daly River, Wadeye, Jabiru, Maningrida, Katherine, Tennant Creek, Alice Springs, Santa Teresa, Titjikala, Finke and APY lands.
Alekarenge Family Centre provides a high quality early education and care service that combines Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal childcare knowledge, for the children of Ali Curung aged 0 to 5 and their families. The Centre offers child care and other activities that support parenting in the community. The program provides a beautiful, safe play-based learning environment that supports children to grow up strong, healthy, happy and connected to culture and family. Educators and children use community languages and English at the Centre.
About the role
The position works with local staff to lead a safe, joyful, both-ways education and care service for children aged 0 to 5 and their families. This position has a particular focus on driving continual improvement towards the National Quality Standard and developing the local workforce
What we are looking for

• Qualifications in Early Childhood Education and Care or willing to obtain.
• Experience running an early childhood education and care service, family centre or other early childhood service at a director or assistant director level; or ability to do so.
• Demonstrated ability to build respectful partnerships with remote Aboriginal people based on mutual respect and both-ways learning.
• Ability to mentor and develop the local workforce.
• Commitment to working with Aboriginal families and communities from a strengths-based approach.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to quickly build respectful relationships with children, families and staff.

How to Apply
For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/
Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 5 November 2024
Interviews on: Rolling interviews
Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.
Applications only progress if made directly through our Catholic Care NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

Safeguarding Children & Young People
Catholic Care 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, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Checks.
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.