Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Teaching and Learning Services, Early Years

and Primary
Job title Families as First Teachers Family Liaison Designation Administrative Officer 4 92%

Officer
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 25/01/2027
Salary $73,291 - $83,558 Location Jabiru
Position number 39988 RTF 357971 Closing 01/11/2026
Contact Amy Tambling, Principal on 08 8938 3333 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/homepage
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357971
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) Family Liaison Officer is part of the school’s birth to 3 years engagement work and will prepare
children for learning by supporting the Family Educator to develop and deliver a range of culturally appropriate early learning place-
based programs for remote Aboriginal families, birth to 3 years,



in the community.
Context statement
The FaFT program is an early learning and family support program for vulnerable and disadvantaged Aboriginal families with children
prior to school entry, birth to 3 years. The FaFT Family Educators work as part of the school with local Aboriginal staff and community
to develop and deliver a range of place-based programs for remote Aboriginal families and support their successful transition to
preschool. FaFT programs work across agencies to promote optimal child development, family engagement in early learning and family
support that is respectful of Aboriginal parenting and cultural issues.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the delivery of responsive and appropriate early learning and family support programs that meet the needs of remote

children and their families, build on families’ strength and add value to a range of Aboriginal child and family services within the
community.

2. Support the delivery of 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.

3. Assist to establish and maintain close working relationships and networks with local community stakeholders.
4.



Maintain a leadership role within the community in aspects of information and advice on early learning and parenting.
5. Assist the Family Educator with administrative tasks to foster positive and inclusive learning environments.
6. Work as part of a team with the principal, family educator and regional program advisor regarding place-based programs and

requirements to effectively support families and communities.
7. Participate in continuous professional development and accredited training, including Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a).
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Thorough understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal child rearing practices and demonstrated knowledge of early childhood

development of families in remote communities.
2. Demonstrated ability to use relevant local languages and communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing, and a clear

understanding of local and cultural issues in early childhood services provision.
3. Experience working as part of an effective team in remote Aboriginal communities, with the capacity to work unsupervised, and

to exercise sound judgement.
4. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, with robust negotiating and liaison skills.
Desirable
1. Relevant experience in the development and delivery of adult capacity within the local community.
2. Possess Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Further information
The selected applicant must hold a 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 Liaison Officer (Jabiru)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Jabiru