Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Big Rivers

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

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 18/01/2027

Salary $145,286 Location Lajamanu (Hooker Ck)

Position number 29698 RTF 359094 Closing 03/11/2026

Contact officer John Bradbury on 08 8975 0946 or [email protected]

About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359094

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, 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 The FaFT program is an early learning and family support program for vulnerable and disadvantaged Aboriginal families with children prior to school entry (birth-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. 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.
1. 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.
1. 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.
1. 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.




1. Work with local Aboriginal staff to foster a positive working setting and build capacity for enhanced performance.
2. Provide administrative, performance, and resource reporting for the local FaFT program according to departmental and Government

business systems, policies and processes.
1. 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

1. Early Childhood qualification and/or demonstrated relevant experience in early childhood education and ability to deliver high-quality

early childhood programs.
1. 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.
1. Demonstrated capacity to bring an analytical and strategic approach to the delivery of programs to address community needs.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal societies and cultures and the impact of issues affecting the early learning

and development of young Aboriginal children.
1. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

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 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 (Lajamanu)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Lajamanu