Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Early Childhood – Families as First Teachers
Job title Families as First Teachers Family Educator Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 12/12/2026
Salary $145,286 Location Gunbalanya-Oenpelli
Position number 29693 RTF 360036 Closing 11/11/2026
Contact officer Anna McNamara on 08 8979 0181 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360036
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY 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
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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

government business systems, policies and processes.
7. 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.
2. 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.
3. Demonstrated capacity to bring an analytical and strategic approach to the delivery of programs to address community needs.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal societies and cultures and the impact of issues affecting the early

learning and development of young Aboriginal children.
5. 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 (Gunbalanya)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Gunbalanya