Inclusion Professional Positions - Darwin and Alice Springs

Job Description

Are you interested in being a game changer in our early childhood education and care (ECEC) sector? Are you passionate about ALL children getting to access, participate and contribute to high quality early learning and care environments in their very formative developmental years? Do you have particular interest and skill in supporting early childhood educators to provide quality inclusive practices and environments for all children? If so, then come and work with Early Childhood Australia, NT (ECANT). ECANT operates the federal government-funded Inclusion Support Program (ISP) across the whole of the Northern Territory supporting ECEC services in urban, rural and remote communities to increase capacity and capability to include ALL children. These are full-time Inclusion Professional positions available: 1 based in Alice Springs and 2 in Darwin, requiring overnight stays in very remote Aboriginal communities. The successful candidate will work closely with services, families, communities, and other stakeholders. The current contract runs to the end of June 2026 with extensions subject to ongoing government funding. You’d need to love a road trip and be happy to catch a light aircraft into communities. You’d need to be able to really listen and use your best ECEC skills, experience, and aspirations to contribute to inclusive, equitable, quality programs and services for some of Australia’s most geographically isolated children and families. The must-haves: Tertiary qualification in education or early childhood with recent experience within the education and care sector Current driver's license Ability to travel to remote services, including time away from home Desirable: Applicants with previous Inclusion Professional experience will be highly regarded. ECA provides access to continuous training and professional development, flexible work hours, and a diverse and dynamic workplace culture that welcomes difference. If any of this sounds like it’s got your name all over it, please give us a call to get more information, and a position description. If you want to apply: Please apply through Seek with your resume and a maximum one-page cover letter telling what you could bring to this position and what drives you. Alice Springs - Darwin - ECA is an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise, appreciate and use the unique insights, perspectives, and backgrounds of each ECA employee, including gender diverse employees. Applicants must be located in and have a genuine right to work in Australia. The annual starting salary is $89,030 – $91,033 (based on skills & experience) plus superannuation and salary packaging is available. ECA offers a generous relocation allowance for people moving from interstate. Closing Date: Applications close on 21 March. However, we will be reviewing applications as they are received, and early applications are encouraged as the positions may be filled prior to the closing date. #J-18808-Ljbffr