Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Families as First Teachers, Early Childhood, Top End

Job title Families as First Teachers Family Educator Designation Senior Teacher 1

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed from 05/10/2026 to 04/04/2027

Salary $145,286 Location Palumpa - Nganmarriyanga

Position number 37608 RTF 356379 Closing 24/09/2026

Contact Officer Tina Raye, Assistant Director School Improvement Top End on 08 8944 9286 or [email protected]

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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356379

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QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) Family Educator designs, develops and implements services to support early learning and parenting to meet the needs of a specific community, as part of the school, working with birth to 3-year-old children in the community.

Context statement

FaFT is a place-based early childhood and parenting support program for Aboriginal families, aimed at promoting optimal development for children aged birth to 4 years and supporting their successful transition to preschool.



FaFT works across government and non-government organisations to foster family engagement in early learning and provide culturally respectful support for Aboriginal parenting and practices.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Deliver responsive and appropriate birth to 3 early learning and family support programs in consultation with community agencies that build on the strengths of families and value add to a range of Aboriginal child and families’ services within the community.
- Provide opportunities to build on the knowledge and skills of families to support optimal development of young children to prepare them for school and lifelong learning.
- Deliver the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) which is an evidence-based program to enhance adult child interaction and improve the educational outcomes for children in low socio-economic communities to enhance early learning and parenting to ensure children experience successful transition to preschool.
- Establish and maintain close working relationships and networks with heads of agencies within the community. Liaise with community groups on a range of service matters. Establish and maintain a leadership role within the community in aspects of information and advice on foundations of early literacy, numeracy, childhood development and parenting prior to school entry.




- Work with local Aboriginal staff to foster a positive working setting and build capacity for enhanced performance.
- Provide administrative, performance, and resource reporting for the local FaFT program according to departmental and government business systems, policies and processes.
- Work collaboratively with the preschool, school, school Principal and regional Program Advisor regarding place-based programs and requirements to effectively support families and communities and facilitate seamless transition.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Early Childhood qualification and/or demonstrated relevant experience in early childhood education and ability to deliver high-quality early childhood programs.
- Proven ability to develop critical relationships with families and community partners and schools for successful implementation of responsive place-based programs and demonstrated sound judgement.
- Demonstrated capacity to bring an analytical and strategic approach to the delivery of programs to address community needs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal societies and cultures and the impact of issues affecting the early learning and development of young Aboriginal children.
- An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

- Relevant experience in the development and delivery of adult capacity within the local community.
- Possess Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Further information The selected applicant must hold full Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory (TRB), current NT

Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and driver’s licence or the ability to obtain prior to commencement.

📌 Families as First Teachers Family Educator (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Northern Territory