Address Darwin has a diverse and vibrant community. City of Darwin is proud to support our community by delivering a range of recreational facilities, events, services, and programs.
One of our popular family programs is our Fun Bus mobile playgroup that offers free, fun and informal space where parents, carers, babies and children aged 0 to 5 years can come together to have fun, play and learn in a relaxed and friendly environment. The Fun Bus operates weekdays between 9:30am and 11:30am at different locations in the Municipality of Darwin. To know more about our Fun Bus activities please visit our website https://www.darwin.nt.gov.au/ .
The Role:
City of Darwin is looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to undertake our Children's Program Officer role who will be responsible for the delivery of Fun Bus mobile playgroup service, school holiday program and family centric activities and events.
You must enjoy working with young children and families and be comfortable and capable of in the outdoor environment that we have here in the NT.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to use their vision and experience to deliver innovative educational programs in community spaces to maximise social and cultural inclusion. Joining a team full of passion and a commitment to making a difference, the Children's Program Officer can play a central role in the community by making a lasting and positive contribution to the families of Darwin.
This position requires physical lifting of equipment and participation in physical outdoor activities with children and families as well as drive Council vehicles including vans and towing trailers up to 6 metres in length.
In addition to your base salary, you will also be entitled to six (6) weeks annual leave, fifteen (15) days personal leave and other entitlements. Fun Bus does not operate during December/January holidays, the incumbent will be required to take their annual leave during this time.
How to Apply:
Please go to https://jobs.darwin.nt.gov.au/Current-Vacancies and enter ref 6560060.
Applications close 5 pm on 19 March 2024
We are looking forward to receiving your application if you are a direct applicant. Please note that we are not working with recruitment agencies for this position.
The City of Darwin is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. We encourage people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background to apply.
As part of Council's recruitment process, applicants may be required to undergo pre-employment assessments, such as a Medical Assessment, National Police Check and Psychometric Assessment.
