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About us:

East Arnhem Regional Council (EARC) provides services to nine remote communities across East Arnhem Land. We are dedicated to promoting the power of people, protection of community and respect for cultural diversity. Working with EARC will mean that you will be part of a wider team that is passionate about the people it serves, and you’ll have access to career growth and professional development opportunities.

East Arnhem Land is home to incredibly rich Indigenous culture and boasts some of Australia’s most unique landscapes, ranging from rich red bauxite soils to pristine white sand coastlines. With activities such as fishing, boating, camping, walking and exploring the diverse vegetation and landscapes right on your doorstep, working with the EARC can offer you a great work life balance. For a full list of employee benefits please visit our website - http://eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/employment/why-work-here

About the role:

The Children’s Services Support Officer will assist the Children’s Services Coordinator in providing administrative and management support across all aspects of service operations, ensuring compliance with legislative childcare guidelines, regulations, and procedures. This role will support the planning and delivery of the Early Childhood Education Program, assist with daily service operations, and in the preparation of reports. Working closely with the Coordinator, the Support Officer will foster positive partnerships and relationships to strengthen community engagement.

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

• A minimum qualification of Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care, or Certificate III with the ability to enrol in and complete a Diploma.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Child Care legislation, including the National Quality Framework and all regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership role with the ability to effectively coach, mentor and develop staff and support all areas of administrative procedures.
• Proven ability to effectively deliver early childhood programs.
• Current approved qualifications in First Aid, including asthma and anaphylaxis, Safe Food Handling and Ochre Card or the willingness to obtain.
• The ability to maintain a safe working environment utilising principles of risk management.
• Current C Class Driver’s License with ability to drive manual vehicles.
  

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care.
• Previous experience living and/or working in a remote First Nations community within Australia.
• Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a cross-cultural workplace.
• Awareness of issues affecting First Nations People in Australia.

All employment with the EARC is subject to a Criminal History Check and the ability to obtain a NT Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the inherent requirements to their position.

Employees must also be prepared to travel to remote communities via various means, including 4WD vehicle and light aircraft. East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

A full Position Description may be obtained by visiting our website.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent employment.

Level 4 - Salary $73,729 - $80,566 (excluding super and locality allowance) with annual wage increase opportunities built into our EBA.

You will also benefit from 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Applications closes on the 8th April 2025.

For further information please contact our Regional Manager Children & Library Services, Kara Cunningham, via email to: [email protected] or phone on 0429 362 851

Under the EARC's Special Measures Recruitment Strategy, eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.

EARC reserves the right to close or withdraw vacancies before the advertised closing date, or extend the closing date, without prior notice.

Thank you for your application for a position with East Arnhem Regional Council. Please note that only short-listed candidates who move to the next stage in the selection process will be contacted. Please note your personal information will only be used for recruitment purposes. Personal information of the candidate can be accessed by contacting [email protected].

East Arnhem Regional Council is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer.