Join Mac Donnell Regional Council - Make a Real Difference in Central Australia!

- Position Title: Senior Coordinator Children's Services
- Competitive Salary: Starting at $109,855.00 per annum.
- Based: Alice Springs
- Term Type: This position is a fixed-term, full-time role (1FTE) until 30 June 2027, with the potential for extension.

Why you'll love working here:

- Live and work in stunning Central Australia - from serene waterholes to vibrant desert sands
- Join a diverse, culturally rich team - 78% of our workforce is Indigenous
- Make a tangible impact in the community every single day

Amazing benefits you can't miss:

- 6 weeks annual leave + 17.5% leave loading
- 12% superannuation contributions
- Relocation advantages available
- Christmas Shutdown (3 gifted days)
- 12 days paid personal/ carers leave
- 10 days cultural & ceremonial leave
- Parental leave: 8 weeks primary, 2 weeks non-primary caregiver
- Up to 15 days study leave for professional growth

Who we're looking for:

Are you an experienced Senior Coordinator/Educator ready to make a real impact in remote Early Childhood Education and Care settings? Join MRC and take the lead in inspiring and mentoring teams, supporting high-quality and compliant ECE programs, and shaping best practice across our services. Working closely with the Executive Manager, you'll play a key role in staff leadership,



succession planning, and empowering Coordinators of Children's Services to deliver meaningful outcomes for children, families and communities.

To succeed in this role, you'll need:

- Postgraduate degree, or working towards, and extensive experience in Early Childhood Education and Care.
- A minimum of 3 years' experience in a leadership position.
- Understanding of the National Quality Standards including the regulations, standards and approved Early Learning Frameworks.
- Current Australian Driver's License.
- Current First Aid Certificate in Education and Care setting including CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma components.
- NT working with Children (Ochre) Card or ability to obtain one.
- Satisfactory completion of a Criminal History Check.

Check out the Position Description or contact the Executive Manager Aged Care and Children's Services on 08 8958 96***for more info.

Eligibility and additional info:

- Must have valid Australian working rights (citizenship, permanent residency, or valid work visa)
- This role is a special measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1997 (NT). Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants will receive priority consideration if eligible.

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