Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Maningrida College - Teaching and Learning
Services, Early Years and Primary
Job title Families as First Teachers – Family Educator Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 19/07/2027
Salary $145,286 Location Maningrida
Position number 27897 RTF 349346 Closing 15/06/2026
Contact officer Jill Warner at [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349346
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 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.
5. Work with local Aboriginal staff to foster a positive working environment 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. Accommodation and
utilities are provided at no cost, but applicants must be willing to share a house with another school staff member.
