About Us

Children’s Ground is working to create an environment where families realise their aspirations for the next generation of children to be free from trauma and suffering, enjoy equity and safety, be able to grow into adulthood happy and healthy, and have agency over their social, cultural, political and economic life.  To learn more about Children’s Ground and the work we do, visit our website:  https://childrensground.org.au

Our approach recognises the cultural, social, and economic strength of our communities. We build on this over a generation to ensure a future for our children and grandchildren that gives them freedom, opportunity and rights to their culture and identity.

In the Top End of the NT, we work in the communities of Minmarama/Kulaluk, Knuckey’s Lagoon, 15 Mile and Marlkawo.

About the Job

Working alongside our experienced First Nations educators and governance committee focused on community empowerment, our Educators are responsible for the design and implementation of an innovative and integrated approach to learning and wellbeing. Our Educators are committed to early years and primary learning that privileges First Nations culture and approaches combined with Western teaching.

All Early Years Educators are expected to work within a Community Development framework and are part of integrated service delivery across Children’s Ground platforms of Cultural and Creative Development, Community Development, Economic Development, Family Health, and Learning.

About You

Your experience with First Nation communities and a deep understanding of the key challenges facing First Nation Peoples, and the strengths of First Nations Peoples is essential.

With relevant qualifications in education, you have a passion for creating welcoming, high quality and innovative learning and wellbeing environments with a commitment for leading a First Nations led approach to learning. Your collaboration skills are imperative to walking alongside our community educators and leads while offering guidance on curriculum implementation, pedagogy, and learning strategies.

You are keen and have the energy to join the team in open air community halls and on bush trips each day to support the delivery of early years programs, and contribute to the overall operations of Children’s Ground in support of the Children’s Ground Approach.

Essential Selection Criteria

1. Experience with First Nations communities and a deep understanding of their strengths and the key challenges facing First Nations Peoples.
2. Degree or recognised equivalent qualification in Education with a minimum 1 year’s teaching experience.
3. Experience working with Early Childhood age groups.
4. Experience organising a learning environment that suits different ages and abilities (multi- aged class).
5. A passion for quality innovative learning and wellbeing environments
6. A commitment to leading a First Nations led approach in education
7. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
8. Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative worker – teamwork, facilitation, supervision, liaison
9. Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a demanding NGO environment
10. A current full driver’s license
11. First Aid Certificate, Anaphylaxis and Asthma Management training (or willingness to obtain)
12. National police check clearance and Working with Children Check (NT Ochre card).

How to Apply

We invite you to walk with us on this unique journey…

The full position description can be found on the Children’s Ground website – Work With Us | Children’s Ground (childrensground.org.au)

Please apply via Seek and upload your current resume and 2-page pitch.

Your pitch should tell us more about who you are, what you are passionate about, what interests you about the role and why you may be a good fit for Children’s Ground and this position

Selection criteria in the position description will guide how to frame your pitch and will provide some idea about the content of an interview.

Applications will remain open until the position has been filled.

In line with our workforce development strategy, Children’s Ground strongly encourages and supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to apply.