Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Maningrida College
Job title Educational Leader Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Part time (22 hrs 3 mins per week) Duration Fixed to 31/07/2027
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Maningrida
Position number 48212 RTF 350480 Closing 30/06/2026
Contact officer Emily Mitchell on 0477 000 935 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350480
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
Responsible for the efficient daily operational requirements of the Manayangkarrira Creche, including providing quality care to
children. The position is required to work under the supervision of the SAO1 Childcare Director (Manager), who is managed by the
Integrated Services Leader, who liaises with the Principal and College Council.
Context statement
Manayangkarrira Creche operates from the Child and Family Centre at Maningrida a College, a remote Indigenous birth to year 12
education setting located in West Arnhem land approximate 560kms from Darwin The college works in partnership with
government and Aboriginal led organisations to build and deliver high quality integrated early childhood services that meet the
needs of young children and families and gives every child the best start in life. Manayangkarrira Creche is an approved childcare
service and have recently been assessed as meeting all national quality standards. Working within the creche to lead programming
and care for community families, the position also works to positively grow and continually improve our service by leading early
childhood team members who hold certificate level qualifications or are working toward these including local indigenous team
members.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the day-to-day operations of the creche.
2. Contribute to the planning and implementation of a quality educational program.
3. Support staff to create an inclusive environment so all children can thrive.
4. Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed daily.
5. Work with and support staff to plan, deliver and assess learning cycles in line with the Early Years Learning Framework.
6. Be a role model to other educators and support them to grow.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to work well and positively interact with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
2. Proven ability to contribute to a continuous programming cycle through observations, planning and assessing.
3. Proven ability to work as a team and lead by example.
4. Proven working knowledge of the Early Years Learning Framework and National Quality Standards.
5. Proven knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children aged 3 months to 5 years, including children with
additional needs.
Desirable
1. Diploma in Early Childhood Education and care.
Further information
1. All applicants must obtain a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT and NLC permits (working and
residential permits).
2. Current First Aid in an education and care setting or willingness to obtain.
3. Accommodation is not provided by the College for this position. The successful applicant is responsible for making their own
arrangements.
