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 robust 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 flexible 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:
04•• ••• 489
E:
••••@caac.org.au
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.
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📌 Childcare Centre Manager (Alice Springs)
🏢 Central Australian Aboriginal Congress
📍 Alice Springs