About the Organisation

Aurukun Shire Council (ASC) is an Indigenous community with a population of around 1400 people. Council provides a variety of services to the community that include provision of education, health, community, and welfare services; operation of airport, postal and bank agencies; development and maintenance of roads and housing. Funding is received through both State and Federal governments.

About the Role

Reporting to the Child Care Centre Director, the Group Leader will coordinate activities programs, manage and report on designated age group in accordance with the Centre’s policies.

Key Accountabilities

Coordination of the activities of a group of children

General supervision of workers at the Centre and providing mentorship and guidance to educators and trainees

General supervision of workers at the Centre

Assisting in the centre’s administrative functions

Ensure that a developmentally appropriate program is planned and implemented for each child

Assess the needs of each child and monitor the child’s progress

Maintain effective communication with a parent/guardian of each child in the group

Administer First Aid to level of competency when appropriate

Ensure that the requirements of Aurukun Shire Council are met.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

Must hold a Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent).

Adequate experience in an early childcare centre

Knowledge of the developmental needs of children and appropriate program delivery.

Experience or the ability to obtain an understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Indigenous people, a knowledge of Aboriginal culture and customs would be an advantage

Capacity to demonstrate a high level of commitment to interact positively in a remote Aboriginal community.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, independently and as part of a team to achieve positive outcomes.

Current First Aid and Resuscitation Certificate/s HLTAID004.

Manual Driver’s License.

Current Blue Card.

Safe food handling Certificate.

Willingness to undertake professional development to support professional growth in early childhood and leadership.

Benefits

Joining ASC means becoming part of an organisation with strong cultural values with a focus on providing exceptional services to, and for, the community. You will be offered;

A starting salary of $69,000 - $82,500 pa including allowances plus superannuation

Subsidised accommodation provided

5 weeks annual leave

2 flights per year to Cairns from Aurukun in accordance with council policy

8 days extra leave as Isolation Leave in accordance with council policy

Relocation expenses in accordance with council policy

How to apply

Applications can be sent to;

Fran O'Dwyer

People Culture and Safety Manager

Aurukun Shire Council

E: hrmanager@[email protected]

For a confidential conversation about the role call 0418 387 516

Applications close 4pm Tuesday 28 October 2025

Shortlisting for this position will begin immediately.

To apply, you must have the legal right to work in Australia.

Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and Pre-employment Medical.

Applicants must hold a current Bluecard.