Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Alice Springs School of the Air
Job title Family Educator - Families as First Teachers Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/12/2026
Salary $145,286 Location Alice Springs
Position number NT260052 RTF 346536 Closing 04/05/2026
Contact officer Kerrie Russell, Principal on 08 8951 6800
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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=324529
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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
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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 various communities and other remote areas, as part of the school, working with birth to 4-year-old children in the
community through a Central and Barkly mobile early learning program.
Context statement
The Central and Barkly mobile early learning program is an early learning and family support program for vulnerable and disadvantaged
families with children prior to school entry (birth-4 years). 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 families and support their successful transition to
school. The program works across agencies to promote optimal child development, family engagement in early learning and family
support that is respectful of Indigenous parenting and cultural issues. The Central and Barkly mobile early learning program is a multi-
site initiative spread across 8 communities in the Central and Barkly regions and other remote areas.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Deliver a responsive and appropriate birth to 4 years early learning and family support program across multiple sites in consultation
with communities to build on the strengths of remote and geographically isolated families.
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 living in remote areas to enhance early learning and parenting to ensure children
experience successful transition to school.
4. Establish and maintain close working relationships and networks with heads of agencies within the communities. 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 and/or families 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 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 and
the needs of geographically isolated children and families.
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.
6. An ability to travel to remote locations.
Desirable
1. Relevant experience in the development and delivery of adult capacity building programs in a remote context.
2. Previous experience working in remote Aboriginal communities.
Further information
Applicants must have a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) and NT driver’s licence (or ability to obtain).