Early Childhood Cook and Educator - Jabiru NT

Located in beautiful Jabiru, this Early Childhood Cook and Educator role offers a unique chance to combine hands-on cooking with hands-on care, supporting high-quality early learning while enjoying a relaxed outback lifestyle surrounded by world-class natural and cultural experiences.

• Base yourself in Jabiru, the main township of Kakadu National Park, just 2.5 hours from Darwin on a scenic highway drive through wetlands and stone country.​

• Enjoy an Olympic‑size pool, gym, sporting ovals, golf course, and regular community events and festivals, plus easy access to famous waterfalls, rock art sites, and billabongs on your days off.​

• West Arnhem Regional Council serves almost 50,000 km² of spectacular Top End country, including Aboriginal lands and iconic tourist destinations across five remote communities.​

• Around two‑thirds of residents identify as Aboriginal, offering rich opportunities to build strong relationships, learn from local culture and contribute meaningfully to children’s learning on Country.​

• Play a dual role at the heart of the Jabiru Child Care Centre, coordinating the food safety program and helping provide a stimulating, safe and happy learning environment for children in our care.

• Prepare nutritious meals for large groups, catering to allergies, food intolerances and cultural preferences, while managing menu planning, budgeting, ordering and record keeping.

• Maintain a clean, hygienic kitchen in line with food safety regulations, and provide relief supervision of children as needed, supporting a warm, engaging space where children can thrive.

• This role is ideal for someone who loves cooking for a purpose and wants a genuinely hands-on, community-focused position in the Top End.

• A proven ability to prepare nutritious meals, with excellent time management and communication skills.

• A National Quality Framework-recognised Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care or equivalent (or actively working towards one).

• A Working with Children Check (Ochre Card), and a Food Safety certificate.

• A warm, caring approach to working with children and families, a strong appreciation of Indigenous culture, and a genuine enthusiasm for living and working in a remote community.

• Total remuneration package from $72,762 – $80,291 depending on qualifications (including salary from $63,815 to $70,419), plus 12% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading.

• Furnished accommodation with subsidised rent.

• Relocation assistance.

• 6 weeks annual leave.

• Remote locality allowance.

• Free uniforms, study assistance, and access to an Employee Assistance Program.​

• Click ‘Apply’ on Seek (if viewing there) to be redirected to the West Arnhem Regional Council website, or type “West Arnhem Regional Council careers” into your browser and apply directly online.​

• You must have full, unrestricted working rights in Australia to be considered, and the Council applies Special Measures to support increased Aboriginal employment in the region.