Centre Coordinator – NQS

CatholicCare NT Employee Benefits

• Above Award Salary


• Six Weeks Annual Leave plus Two Weeks Personal Leave


• Salary packaging option (up to an additional $15,900 p/a)


• Staff rewards program with savings and discounts at over 450 well known retailers


• Access to Wellbeing Centre providing support to a healthier and happier life


• Relocation assistance offered up to $3000 and subsidised accommodation

Please note. This position is based in Wurrumiyanga, NT.

About the Program

The Jirnani Early Learning Centre will provide a high-quality early education and care service that brings together Tiwi and non-Tiwi childcare knowledge for children aged 0 to 5 in Wurrumiyanga and their families. The Centre will offer childcare and other activities that support parenting within the community.

The program will provide a beautiful, safe, play-based learning environment that supports children to grow up strong, healthy, happy, and connected to culture and family. Educators and children will use community languages and English at the Centre.

About the role

The Centre Coordinator is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the Child Care Centre. The Centre Coordinator will ensure the delivery of high-quality, culturally appropriate early childhood education and care services, driving educational excellence while adhering to national standards and regulations.

This position also plays a key role in policy development, innovation, and ensuring strong community engagement and impact. As a senior leader, the Centre Coordinator will mentor, guide, and support staff, fostering a collaborative and effective team environment.

What we are looking for

• Diploma qualification in early childhood education or children’s services, or above


• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including an ability to quickly build respectful relationships with children, families and staff from different backgrounds and cultures


• Ability to plan and implement a play-based early learning program that meets all children’s developmental needs


• Knowledge of child protection and safeguarding practices in a remote community context


• Current First Aid qualification (desirable)

How to Apply

For a full role description including key selection criteria, please visit our careers website. www.catholiccarent.org.au/current-vacancies/

Applications Close: 9am Tuesday 21 April 2026

Interviews on: Rolling interviews

Applications for this position may be closed earlier than anticipated or extended at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Applications only progress if made directly through our CatholicCare NT website. Expressions of interest from third party job boards will not be considered.

TIWI ISLAND

Comprising Bathurst and Melville Islands, with a population of around 2500, the Tiwi Islands are only 80km north of Darwin. The islands are home to the Tiwi people, who have a strong affiliation with their land and a distinctive culture and language. There are school and medical facilities on the islands and regular plane, passenger ferry and barge services operating from Darwin.

The Tiwi Islands are known as 'the islands of smiles'. The Tiwi people are internationally renowned for their individual style of art including carvings and bright textile designs. Prized by collectors, many Tiwi artists have exhibited around the world.

Safeguarding Children & Young People

CatholicCare NT is committed to maintaining zero tolerance of child abuse and neglect, and the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people who access our activities, programs, services and facilities.

Employment is subject to obtaining a satisfactory National police check and Working with Children (Ochre) Card, together with Social Media and Adverse Media Check.

If you have resided in an overseas country for 12 months or more in the past 10 years, this position requires you to complete an International Criminal History check (ICHC) prior to your employment commencement date. The outcome of the initial screening check must be satisfactory.

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