Dragonfly Play & Learn | Darwin, Northern Territory

Salary: $72,250–$80,000 per annum plus superannuation

Employment type: Permanent full time, 38 hours per week

Award: Children's Services Award 2010 (MA000120).

Location: Darwin, NT

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and suitably qualified Diploma Educator to join our team in a permanent full-time position.

Working collaboratively with our educators, you will contribute to a high-quality educational program and create meaningful learning experiences that support children's development, wellbeing and individual interests.

Key responsibilities include:

Providing nurturing, responsive and respectful care to children aged 2–5 years.

Planning, implementing and reflecting on play-based learning experiences aligned with the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF).

Supporting children's social and emotional development through positive guidance and relationship-based approaches.

Maintaining safe and inclusive learning environments and actively supervising children.

Developing positive, professional relationships with children, families and colleagues.

Contributing to observations, documentation, program planning and continuous quality improvement.

Following the National Quality Framework,



National Quality Standards and relevant service policies and procedures.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

Applicants must demonstrate:

An ACECQA-approved Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or an overseas qualification assessed as equivalent.

Relevant experience working in an early childhood education and care setting.

Sound knowledge of the EYLF and National Quality Framework, or the ability to develop this knowledge.

Strong communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.

A commitment to child safety, inclusion and professional practice.

Eligibility to obtain the required Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

Current or willingness to obtain the required first aid, CPR, anaphylaxis and asthma management training.

What We Offer

Permanent full-time employment.

Annual salary range $72,250–$80,000 plus superannuation.

A welcoming, supportive and collaborative small-team environment.

Opportunities for professional development.

A workplace that values educators' knowledge, relationships and contributions.

A strong focus on child-centred, nature-based and play-based education.

Pay: $36.56 – $40.50 per hour

Expected hours: 38.0 per week

Work Location: In person

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