Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School
Job title Families as First Teachers Family Liaison Designation Administrative Officer 4 92%
Officer
Job type Part time (18hrs and 22mins per week) Duration Ongoing
Salary $71,156 - $81,125 Location Umbakumba
Position number 28717 RTF 353899 Closing 20/08/2026
Contact officer Genevieve Wild, Umbakumba School on 08 8987 6793 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353899
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 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. Assist in the delivery of responsive and appropriate early learning and family support programs that meet the needs of
remote children and their families, build on families’ strength and add value to a range of Aboriginal child and family
services within the community.
2. 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.
3. Assist to establish and maintain close working relationships and networks with local community stakeholders.
4. Maintain a leadership role within the community in aspects of information and advice on early learning and parenting.
5. Assist the Family Educator with administrative tasks to foster positive and inclusive learning environments.
6. 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.
7. Participate in continuous professional development and accredited training, including Abecedarian Approach Australia
(3a)
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Thorough understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal child rearing practices and demonstrated knowledge of early
childhood development of families in remote communities.
2. 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.
3. Experience working as part of an effective team in remote Aboriginal communities, with the capacity to work
unsupervised, and to exercise sound judgement.
4. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, with strong negotiating and liaison skills.
5. Current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and current NT drivers licence.
Desirable
1. Relevant experience in the development and delivery of adult capacity within the local community.
2. Possess Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
