2025 - Housing Allowance, 6 weeks annual leave, Relocation Allowance, Courses.
A childcare centre at the gateway to the breathtaking Litchfield National Park is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Director to lead their team. This is a rare opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a culturally rich setting, just an hour from Darwin and surrounded by the natural beauty of Litchfield. In this role, you’ll inspire, mentor, and support a team of educators, ensuring the delivery of high-quality early childhood education within an Aboriginal community. You’ll oversee the daily operations of the centre, fostering a warm, inclusive, and engaging environment for children and their families while making a meaningful impact in the community.
The service follows a family-centred model, fostering engagement with local culture and language. Strong community connections enable staff to integrate culturally rich activities such as dance, song, and storytelling.
With a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, the centre enhances mainstream education through a culturally responsive approach. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia philosophy, the learning environment features natural materials, wooden furnishings, and multi-use equipment, creating a warm, homely atmosphere. The outdoor setting is equally enriching, with carefully designed rock pools mirroring the landscapes of Litchfield National Park, fostering a deep connection to the surrounding environment. Sustainability is a key focus, with materials reused and upcycled from the wider community. The 34-place service operates Monday to Friday, 7:45 am – 4:15 pm, catering to children aged 0–6 years. All meals—including morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea—are provided, following a nutritional meal plan.
Just a short drive away, Litchfield is famous for its stunning waterfalls, clear swimming holes, and towering magnetic termite mounds, making it loved by nature lovers and adventurers. Locals and visitors alike enjoy swimming at Wangi Falls, Buley Rockhole, and Florence Falls, all set within lush monsoonal bushland. The park also offers incredible bushwalking trails, scenic lookouts, and 4WD tracks, providing endless opportunities for exploration. Living only one hour from Darwin, you will experience a unique blend of vibrant culture, outdoor adventure, and a relaxed lifestyle. As the capital of the Northern Territory, Darwin is known for its tropical climate, stunning waterfront, and diverse multicultural community. Darwin’s rich cultural diversity, blending Indigenous heritage with global influences, is celebrated through its festivals, markets, and culinary scene.
This is a full-time, permanent position with an immediate start.
The Perks!
The centre will provide the following benefits: