Coordinator- Children's Services

• Fantastic employee benefits
• Full time fixed term contract until 30th June 2025 with a possibility of extension
• Salary package from $106,678 ( including superannuation and leave loading)
• Based in Alice Springs with regular travel to communities in the MacDonnell Region
• Recruiting for multiple Roles / Communities

We are seeking an experienced educational leader who is a resilient, resourceful, calm and caring team player to undertake the position of Children's Services Coordinator. As the coordinator, you will be working with up to 2 remote Indigenous Early Learning programs to provide a high level of leadership to both qualified and trainee educators in environments for children, birth to school age.

This position will be based in Alice Springs with a frequent travel to the allocated communities across the MacDonnell Region.

You will apply your knowledge of the National Quality Standards to drive the quality improvement process and guide educators and families. The coordinator, in conjunction with the Manager Children's Services, will work collaboratively with educators, families and community members to deliver a high quality and culturally strong program through the philosophy of MacDonnell Regional Council - Children's Services.

Our successful candidate will ideally hold a Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care and have at least 3 years' experience working in a leadership capacity in an Early Learning Service. Understanding of the National Quality Standards is essential. Working in a culturally and linguistically diverse environment is an advantage. The ideal candidate will have a collaborative approach to decision making, the ability to lead, motivate and mentor team members to foster independence while having a strong commitment to Two-Way learning.

Working with MacDonnell Regional Council as a Children's Services Coordinator is a rewarding experience, with lots of opportunities to explore the unique landscape of remote Australia. This is a role for those who have a passion for early childhood alongside a desire to capacity build in remote Indigenous communities.

MacDonnell Regional Council recognises and respects the region's unique Aboriginal culture and 78% of our workforce are Aboriginal, therefore an understanding and awareness of cultural impacts and sensitivities is essential.

This is a unique opportunity to have a genuine influence in helping Council improve the lives of our residents and communities, while also further developing your own skills base and career pathways.

For further information on this position please refer to the Position Description or contact Ainsley Roscrow, A/Manager - Children's Services, 0458 926 ***.

Applications close when a suitable candidate is found