Base Salary: $146,815 - $153,874 (p.a.)

Total Effective Package: $177,326 - $185,304 (p.a.) *

Full-time Continuous Contract

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

- Competitive Remuneration
- Six (6) weeks' annual leave
- Generous salary packaging
- A strong commitment to Professional Development
- Access to the Congress health services for you and your family at no cost
- Relocation assistance (where applicable)
- District allowance

About the role

The Child Care Manager provides leadership to the Ampe Kenhe Apmere Congress Child Care Centre, Todd Street Congress Child Care Centre and its extended programs. The position ensures high-quality education and care programs are delivered for children and families engaged in the service. The Child Care Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the centre providing early childhood knowledge, expertise and support to management, staff and families in accordance with the National Quality Framework, National Education and Care Regulations and the National Law.

Congress has a solid focus on cultural safety and inclusion, the Centre Manager will ensure the delivery of supportive, culturally appropriate early childhood services and build on existing positive relationships with Aboriginal families to ensure, regular family engagement, increased enrolments, and increased children’s participation and attendance.

Who are we looking for?

Someone to complement our team with the essential criteria stated in the job description.



This includes holding a minimum of bachelor's degree or 5 years' experience in lieu of formal education.

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

- Work that is community-led, impact-focused and a part of a bigger picture.
- Competitive salaries.
- Opportunities to grow, including 15 days of professional development per year, with pathways including master's programs and study placements.
- Six weeks annual leave & 15 days paid personal leave per year.
- Flexible conditions such as versatile start and finish times, compressed work weeks, part-time and casual roles, job sharing and the possibility to purchase additional paid leave.
- Generous salary packaging for full-time, part-time and casual employees.
- Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost.
- Relocation assistance (where applicable).
- District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact Iryna (Irene) Mustiats, Senior Manager Early Years, on M: 0494 532 489 | E: [email protected]

Applications will close when a suitable applicant is found.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are strongly encouraged to apply.

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

Simply complete the application process, including addressing the selection criteria by clicking the Apply Now button and we will be in touch.

📌 Childcare Centre Manager (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
📍 Alice Springs