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

Base Salary: $75,874 - $84,064 (p.a.)
+ Plus Worker Retention Payment
Total Effective Package: $95,466 - $104,723 (p.a.)*

Full Time Contract
Monday to Friday – 37.5hours per week

About the role

The Early Childhood Educator Team Leader delivers education, care and leadership to a team of Early Childhood Educators in the provision of high-quality education to children attending the Congress Child Care Centres using a bi-cultural adaptation of the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a).

Who are we looking for?

Someone to fit our team with the following requirements:

- Diploma in Children’s Services or equivalent as recognised by ACECQA.
- Extensive experience in mentoring and supervising Educators.
- Proven ability to interpret and apply information about how children learn and develop in practical ways.
- Ability to interpret and apply information provided about a diverse range of positive teaching strategies that meet the individual learning styles of the different children.
- Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of the Early Years Framework and an understanding of the National Quality Standards.
- Ability to contribute as an active team member to all aspects of the functioning of Congress Child Care Centre.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills





Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee advantages 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.
- 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.
- District allowance.

For more information on the position please contact Margaret Harrison, Childcare Manager, on P: 8951 4499 | E: [email protected]

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

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and value their diverse perspectives, experiences and contributions.

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

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Simply complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button.

📌 Early Childhood Educator - Team Leader (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
📍 Alice Springs