Families as First Teachers, Family Liaison Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Tennant Creek Primary School, Barkly
Job title Families as First Teachers, Family Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 92%
Job type Full time Duration Fixed or Ongoing
Salary $73,291 - $83,558 Location Tennant Creek
Position number 37592 RTF 354844 Closing 13/09/2026
Contact Officer Natalie Law on 08 8964 3242 or natalie.law@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354844

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
The Families as First Teachers (FaFT) Family Liaison Officer is part of the school’s birth to 3-engagement work and will prepare children
for learning by supporting the Family Educator to develop and deliver a range of culturally appropriate early learning place based programs
for remote Aboriginal families from birth to 3 years in the community.
Context statement
The FaFT program is an early learning and family support program for vulnerable and disadvantaged Aboriginal families with children prior
to school entry from birth to 3 years. The FaFT Family Educators work as part of the school with local Aboriginal staff and community to
develop and deliver a range of place based programs for remote Aboriginal families and support their successful transition to preschool.
FaFT programs work across agencies to promote optimal child development, family engagement in early learning and family support that
is respectful of Aboriginal parenting and cultural issues.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the delivery of responsive and appropriate early learning and family support programs that meet the needs of remote children

and their families, build on families’ strength and add value to a range of Aboriginal child and family services within the community.
2. Support the delivery of the Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a) which is an evidence-based program to enhance adult child

interaction and improve the educational outcomes for children in low socio-economic communities.
3. Assist to establish and maintain close working relationships and networks with local community stakeholders.
4. Maintain a leadership role within the community in aspects of information and advice on early learning and parenting.
5. Assist the Family Educator with administrative tasks to foster positive and inclusive learning environments.
6. Work as part of a team with the principal, family educator and regional program advisor regarding place based programs and

requirements to effectively support families and communities.
7. Participate in continuous professional development and accredited training, including Abecedarian Approach Australia (3a).
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Thorough understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal child rearing practices and demonstrated knowledge of early childhood

development of families in remote communities.
2. Demonstrated ability to use relevant local language(s) and communicate clearly in English both orally and in writing; and a clear

understanding of local and cultural issues in early childhood services provision.
3. Experience working as part of an effective team in remote Aboriginal communities, with the capacity to work unsupervised, and to

exercise sound judgement.
4. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, with strong negotiating and liaison skills.
5. Current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and current NT drivers licence.
Desirable
1. Relevant experience in the development and delivery of adult capacity within the local community.
2. Possess Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

Further information
The successful applicant is required to hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or have the ability to
obtain.
The vacancy is based on school conditions.