Early Childhood Educator

Dripstone Children's Centre is a vibrant 72 place, non-for-profit community run service, with exceptional grounds based in the Northern suburbs of Brinkin, upon Larrakia Land.

Children are at the centre of everything we do, we believe they are wildly complex capable risk takers and we honour their individual rhythms. We advocate for children’s freedom, choice and autonomy and empower their authentic unapologetic self.

We are a centre that promotes outdoor in all weather, learning with and from the environment and doing our part in Walking Lightly on the Land. We embrace the Gulumoerrgin Seasonal Calendar and take cues from the land to lead the curriculum.

We champion a strength-based approach with our team, giving all members the opportunity to hone in on their extensive knowledge, values and skills. Our families and community have an immense involvement in decision making that inspire our service to go above and beyond the traditional childcare experience.

With our holistic approach to the Early Childhood setting, we are leading the sector in innovation, creating an empowered community and advocating for children’s childhoods.

Dripstone is a unique place to work that offers; a supportive and empowering work environment, above award wages, pupil free day for professional development training, performance based percentage wage increase, wellbeing program, creative freedom, professional development opportunities, RDOs, and a holistic approach to furthering your capabilities and capacity in the sector.

Essential Criteria:

• Hold an approved Cert lll or Diploma in Children Services or ACECQA assessed equivalent or working towards.  
• Work experience: Minimum of 2 years work experience or 1 year relevant work experience with relevant AQF qualification undertaken in Australia.
• Have a sound understanding of the NQF including practical implementation of the NQS, EYLF and evidence based best practice
• Passionate about nature‑play pedagogy and committed to ongoing professional learning and development
• Adept at creating strong, trusting relationships with all stakeholders
• Approachable and effective in providing professional guidance to colleagues in relation to educational outcomes and pedagogy
• In possession of a Northern Territory Working With Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Obtain a current National Police Check
• Part time employment is available however must be able to work Thursdays.