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.

About the Job

Working alongside our experienced First Nations educators and governance committee focused on community empowerment, our Learning team 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/Primary 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.

The role requires a person with self-motivation and the ability to work independently, making sound judgment calls and decisions with minimal supervision. Across all areas of responsibility, this role needs to recognise when issues require escalation and take appropriate action to ensure timely resolution.

The role is physically demanding, requires a degree of hands-on practical skills and a desire to live in the outdoor environment.

About You

You are a highly motivated human who is looking to roll together all your amazing people and community skills with your early years and education knowledge. You have ideally spent time working alongside First Nations people and in communities across the Top End, or in Australia. Regular 4WD trips into community is one that you would relish as a chance to see our amazing landscapes and more importantly to connect with community and the values of Children’s Ground.

We are seeking an innovative, organised and suitably skilled persons to co-design early years programs with Marlkawo community educators. With relevant practical and hands on skills, you are open to learning new ways of doing things to deliver the best service to our communities. You are engaged, enthusiastic, can work autonomously, are responsive to community need and keen to be part of a team.

You bring a passion for social justice and improving outcomes for First Nations Communities as well as being a self-starter who thinks systematically and thrives in an environment that is ambiguous and complex.

To be successful in this position, you need to be creative and flexible with the ability to engage and empower First Nations communities to identify their strengths and needs and to respond accordingly.

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. Ability to live, work, and communicate well with First Nations people in remote communities.
3. Qualifications in Education with a minimum 1 years’ experience.
4. Experience working with Early Childhood age groups and organising a learning environment that suits different ages and abilities (multi- aged class).
5. A commitment to a First Nations led approach in education.
6. A passion for quality innovative learning and wellbeing environments.
7. Ability to support and build on people’s strengths.
8. Strong teamwork, and training skills, with experience working in culturally diverse and changing environments.
9. Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with different people and organisations, with excellent communication skills (spoken and written).
10. Well-developed people skills, including negotiation and communication, with the ability to engage various stakeholders in cross-cultural settings.
11. Ability to work independently, make confident decisions, and recognise when to escalate issues appropriately.
12. A current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain. And a willingness to undergo a National Police Check.
13. Drivers licence with manual driving experience, and preferably 4WD experience.

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 (childrensground.org.au).

Please apply via SEEK 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

Applications will remain open until the position has been filled.

Applications will continue to be received until the role is filled.

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