Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Atitjere Creche
Job title Creche Director Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 14/07/2027
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Harts Range-Atitjere
Position number 49098 RTF 348585 Closing 08/06/2026
Contact officer Emma Langton on 0407 308 568 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348585
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
Provide leadership and management, ensuring compliance with regulations by liaising with Harts Range School Principal, and
facilitating educator training, coaching, and feedback. Prioritise the safety and well-being of children and staff when leading age-
appropriate programming and implementation. Effective communication with families through transparent and authentic
partnerships. Financial and administrative management.
Context statement
Atitjere Creche is a CCCFR early childhood service provided by Harts Range School for families and children 6 months to 5 years
within Atitjere/Harts Rage community of central region of the NT. Atitjere is located on Eastern Arrernte country. In 2026 the
service looks to expand it session times beyond weekday mornings to utilise the knowledge, skills and experience of its local
workforce. Atitjere Creche is set in a modern purpose-built facility with multiple learning space options. The service interacts with
the wider school community to develop strong early learning connection and belonging in children.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Overseeing the creche facility to ensure compliance with regulations and licensing requirements.
2. Ensuring daily compliance for cleanliness, safety and hygiene of the facility.
3. Leading, supervising, and mentoring staff, including supportive training, and team building collaboration.
4. Developing and implementing policies and procedures with fidelity to meet regulatory guidelines and quality of the service –
inclusive of all medical, health, safety and emergency areas related to legislative and regulatory bodies.
5. Managing financial, operational and strategic aspects with oversight from the Principal of Atitjere Creche, inclusive of accurate
and timely record-keeping, invoices to clients, budgeting, ordering, auditing stock and resources and reporting in databases
such as PRODA.
6. Developing and implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities to foster children's development.
7. Building positive relationships with parents, addressing concerns, and engaging with the community.
8. Regular meetings with the Principal to discuss information that will be reported on for current and future operational, financial
and strategic matters which are relevant to reporting requirements and ongoing improvement planning.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Approved Bachelor or Early Childhood Level Education, Care Qualification, and Experience, inclusive of at least three years’
experience in childcare settings.
2. Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the National Quality Framework and Early Years Learning Framework.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the National Quality Standards, the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 and the
Education and Care Services National Regulations 2011.
4. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the developmental needs of children aged six months to 5 years, including
children with additional needs.
5. Evidence of experience in leading the education and care of children aged six months to five years, with demonstrated
relationships based interpersonal skills with families and colleagues from a range of socio-cultural groups.
6. Demonstrated authentic and compassionate interpersonal and communication skills with both children and adults, with high-
level organisational skills in all areas of the applicants work.
7. Demonstrated high-level written communication skills with the ability to prepare reports and routine correspondence.
Further information
Applicants must have a current WWWC (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or ability to obtain, current First Aid – Care Settings.
