Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator - Tom Price

Job description
Gumala Aboriginal Corporation (GAC) works to alleviate poverty and promote self-determination for the Banjima, Yinhawangka and Nyiyaparli people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia.
WHO WE ARE
GAC represents the Banjima, Yinhawangka and Nyiyaparli people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. GAC was established in 1996 following negotiations with Hamersley Iron Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, to advocate for the collective interests of the Traditional Owners.
We are a membership-based organisation and serve around 2,000 Members across Western Australia, Australia and the world. We provide a unique and transformational approach to poverty alleviation in a socially complex environment that enabled economic, social and community developmental solutions for Traditional Owners.
We are proud to be one of the largest Aboriginal Corporations in Australia, with our head office located in Tom Price and the corporate office situated in Perth.
THE OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an experienced Early Childhood educator to manage and grow our 3a (Abecedarian Approach Australia) Early Childhood Education Program. The 3a program applies the Abecedarian Approach Australia set of practical evidence-based teaching and learning strategies that enhance the quality of interactions with young children and support child development and learning.
We currently have centres operating in Tom Price, Newman, Marble Bar, Karratha and Hedland with plans to expand the number of centres in 2024.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Promoting program awareness throughout the communities and among Gumala members;
• Supervision and training of staff at learning centres;
• Maintaining accurate and complete records from all centres in relation to attendance, parent participation and progress of early learners;
• Ensuring adequate staffing of centres at all times, with particular emphasis on employment of Aboriginal people;
• Incorporate cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the Education Program; and develop culturally appropriate learning resources;

As the 3a Program Coordinator, you will be required to undergo or have completed 3a Practitioner Training in order to become skilled in implementing 3a strategies to support Early Childhood learning. You will also be required to deliver training to the 3a centre leaders and learning assistants. This will involve regular travel and overnight stays to centres across the Pilbara.
The program receives external funding, therefore it is essential that you are able to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and complete reports for funding bodies, including providing financial acquittals.
Our preferred candidate will have strong demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal people, particularly those living in remote communities; and an understanding of the cultural, political and social issues affecting Aboriginal people. Additionally, you will be required to have a current Working with Children Check and current drivers’ licence (FWD ability essential).
The position is based in Tom Price, with subsidised, fully furnished rental accommodation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
As an equal-opportunity employer, Gumala Aboriginal Corporation values inclusivity; promotes a workplace that actively seeks to welcome contributions from all people, including, but not limited to; genders, cultural backgrounds, LGBTQIA+, disability & neurodiversity.
For further information regarding the position, please email: using the subject line: Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator - Tom Price enquiry via EthicalJobs.
Shortlisting will begin immediately, and GAC reserves the right to fill the vacancy at any time.
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