Applicants who do not apply through our website may not be considered.

Selection criteria must be addressed as part of the application. The selection criteria can be found in the Position Description which is located on our website.

Housing and relocation assistant are not available with this role.

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 the ‘Employment’ page on our website here: https://www.eastarnhem.nt.gov.au/

About the role:

The Regional Manager - Child Care Services is responsible for leading, overseeing, and enhancing the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and sustainable Child Care Services across the East Arnhem communities. This role ensures that all Child Care programs align with regulatory requirements, organisational goals, and best practices in early childhood education.

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

Tertiary qualification in Early Childhood Education, Business Management, or related field, with strong knowledge of NQF, EYLF, and NT regulations.

Highly developed analytical and conceptual skills with a demonstrated capacity to drive continuous improvement.

Expert knowledge and understanding of Child Care Services and associated requirements including mandatory reporting, program guideline and relevant legislation.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate employees across different teams/locations.

Proven ability to assess complex problems and make recommendations for solutions using creative and critical thinking.

Advanced oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including effective stakeholder engagement, active listening and experience in navigating conflict and challenging situations.

Strong ability to work with and foster teams that are inclusive and free to exchange ideas and actively contribute towards achieving service objectives.

Proven effective time management with the ability to work autonomously.

Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook) and an ability to learn new software.

Must hold a current C Class Drivers Licence.

It would be desirable if you also possessed:

Other relevant or related qualifications.

Previous experience living and/or working in remote Australian First Nations’ communities.

Demonstrated high level of cross-cultural awareness to ensure effective participation in a multi-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 Working with Children Clearance. Criminal history will not exclude an applicant unless it is relevant to the inherent requirements to their position.

What you'll get in return:

Full Time Permanent Employment

Level 9 - Salary $118,314.20 - $125,519.62 (excluding super and locality allowance).

You will also benefit from 6 weeks of Annual Leave with 17.5% leave loading.

Applications will be received until 30th April 2025.

For further information about this position please contact our Director - Community Services, Divyan Ahmiaz via phone on 0447 746 255 or via email to: [email protected]

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.