Early Childhood Educator

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

Full-time Continuous Contract

37.5 hours per week

$56,199 - $59,826 per annum

Plus Worker Retention Payment of between $5,011.50 and $6,903.00 per annum

Total Effective Package*

$78,679 - $84,972

About the role

The Early Childhood Educator provides support to the Team Leader and other colleagues, to ensure high quality education, care and development is delivered for the children and families engaged in the service. The position assists in the planning, preparation and implementation of programs suited to the needs of the children attending Congress Childcare Centres.

Who are we looking for?

Someone to complement our team with the following essential criteria stated on the job description attached. This includes holding a Certificate III in Children’s Services or willingness to enrol within 3 months of commencement of employment.

Why Central Australian Aboriginal Congress?

Congress is the largest Aboriginal community-controlled health organisation in the Northern Territory and are one of the most experienced Aboriginal primary health care services in the country.

Congress provides a comprehensive, holistic and culturally responsive primary health care service to Aboriginal people living in and nearby Alice Springs, including eight remote communities, it is a strong political advocate of closing the gap on Aboriginal health disadvantage and a national leader in improving health outcomes for all Aboriginal people.

Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Competitive salaries, weekly pays
• Six (6) weeks' annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
• District allowance

For more information on the position please contact our Childcare Manager

Linda Manyarara on 0492 848 170 or ***email_hidden***

Applications close when a suitable applicant is found

Being a culturally responsive organisation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants that meet all essential criteria will be given priority consideration.

• Total effective package includes base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.