Agency Department of Education Work unit Mimik-ga Centre FaFT

Job title Families as First Teachers – Special Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%

Education Support Officer

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing on 25/01/2027

Salary $76,477 - $87,191 Location Darwin

Position number 38608 RTF 360683 Closing 18/11/2026

Contact officer Meg Carne, Acting Director/Senior Teacher on 08 8983 7900 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360683

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-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 Mimik-ga Centre provides early intervention services for children aged from birth to 12 years focusing on early childhood development and young children with additional needs. The FaFT program is an early learning and family support program for vulnerable and disadvantaged families with children prior to school entry (birth-3 years).The FaFT Educators work as part of the Mimik-ga Centre with staff and community to develop and deliver a range of place based programs for 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 diverse 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 children and their families, build on families’ strength and add value to a range of child and family services within the community.
1. 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.
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Assist to establish and maintain close working relationships and networks with local community stakeholders.
2. Maintain a leadership role within the community in aspects of information and advice on early learning and parenting.
3. Assist the Family Educator with administrative tasks to foster positive and inclusive learning environments.
4. 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.
1. Participate in continuous career development and accredited training, including Abecedarian Approach Australia

(3a)

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated understanding of and respect for diverse child rearing practices and knowledge of early childhood

development and the needs of children and families within the community.
1. Demonstrated ability to use relevant local language(s) and communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing,

and a clear understanding of local and cultural issues in early childhood services provision.
1. Experience working as part of an effective team with the capacity to work unsupervised, and to exercise sound

judgement.
1. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, with strong 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 – Special Education Support Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin