At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging early childhood programs for Indigenous children.
- Company: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services, a trusted community health service.
- Benefits: Salary packaging, free parking, gym membership, and a supportive workplace.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to culturally responsive practices and community engagement.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children.
- Qualifications: Background in Early Childhood Education and experience with early childhood development.
The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.
Contract: 6 months fixed-term full-time contract (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Salary: Salary dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications
Location: Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services, Canberra, ACT
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services is Canberra’s only Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service. Located in the heart of Canberra, we provide trusted holistic healthcare to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities of the ACT and surrounding areas.
The Connected Beginnings Program aims to give Indigenous children the best possible start before they begin school. This initiative contributes to reducing the difference in school readiness and education outcomes between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal children.
We need a passionate, skilled individual to help us make a real difference!
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver playgroups and other early childhood engagement programs.
- Develop and maintain a service map of early childhood, health, education, and family support services in Canberra and surrounding areas.
- Work with service providers to promote collaboration, information sharing, and culturally responsive practices.
- Organise workshops and community events to enhance early years support.
- Collaborate in a small, highly functional team to support program objectives.
About You:
- Background and qualifications in Early Childhood Education, with strong understanding and experience with early childhood development and learning in the 0 – 5 age group.
- Experience in planning and delivering early childhood programs, such as playgroups.
- Some understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander child health and education.
- Ability to work with cultural experts to incorporate culturally appropriate practices and community engagement.
- Excellent coordination and communication skills to foster collaboration.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, however this position is open to all applicants, so we welcome people who are interested in contributing to Indigenous health and education in early childhood and have the relevant experience and skills.
What We Offer:
- A culturally safe and supportive workplace.
- Salary packaging benefits (our not-for-profit status makes our employees eligible for an additional tax-free component which increases your take-home pay).
- Free parking and free gym membership.
- Meaningful work supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients, families and community.
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