Child Engagement Worker (Chad)

• Base Salary: $47,775 - $49,432 (p.a.) pro rata
• Total Effective Package: $63,462 - $65,327 (p.a.)* pro rata
• Full-time, Part-time and Casual positions available - you choose!

Working with Central Australian Aboriginal Congress not only offers rewarding career options, but a wide range of employee benefits including;

• Competitive salaries
• Six (6) weeks' annual leave *
• Generous salary packaging
• A strong commitment to Professional Development
• Access to the Congress health services for you and your immediate family at no cost
• District allowance

The Role:We are looking for a Child Engagement Worker to join our team at our Child, Health and Development Centre (CHaD).The Child Engagement Worker is an unqualified entry level position within the Child Health and Development team. The position supports the delivery of quality early childhood education and care to children based on the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a). The position focuses on the implementation of a culturally rich environment that includes the use of Aboriginal languages of children in the centre, games, activities and songs.Congress has a strong focus on cultural safety and working within a bi-cultural model. The Centre ensures the delivery of supportive, culturally appropriate primary healthcare and build on existing positive relationships with Aboriginal families to ensure, regular family engagement, increased enrolments, and increased children’s participation and attendance.To be considered for this position, you will require:

• Demonstrated experience within a Childcare environment or evident passion for working with and supporting early childhood development.

• Demonstrated knowledge of safe food handling practices or willingness to complete appropriate training in this area.
• Able to prepare nutritious meals for the Children in the Centres kitchen.
• Ability to contribute as an active team member to all aspects of the functioning of the Child Health and Development Centre.
• NT Drivers Licence or ability to obtain one.

For more information on the position, please contact:Child, Health and Development Centre Manager,Caitlin Harvey on 08 7999 6473 or caitlin.harvey@caac.org.au*Total effective package includes: base salary, district allowance, superannuation, leave loading, and estimated tax saving from salary packaging options.Applications close when a suitable applicant is found.Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People are strongly encouraged to apply.Simply complete the application process, including addressing the selection criteria by clicking the Apply Now button and we’ll be in touch.