Early Childhood Educator

Join a community where your work truly matters.

The Company:

CENT operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory — from Early Learning to Secondary — including five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love.

The Position:

Catholic Education Northern Territory is seeking passionate Early Childhood Educators to join our vibrant school communities. With multiple vacancies available, this is your chance to make a real difference in the learning and wellbeing of young children.

Current opportunities include;

Child Care Worker

Early Childhood Educator (Early Learning Centre/ELC)

Early Childhood Educator (Out of School Hours Care/OSHC)

Special Needs Teacher

Key Responsibilities:

As an Early Childhood Educator you will;

Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating developmentally appropriate programs for children, based on individual strengths and interests.

Observe, record, and report on children’s learning and wellbeing.

Maintain a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for all children in care.

Ensure accurate documentation, reporting, and compliance with relevant standards, frameworks, and policies.

Communicate effectively with parents, caregivers, and colleagues to support positive outcomes for children.

Full details are outlined in theposition description within the Application Package.

About you:

We are looking for an Early Childhood Educator who:

Holds relevant qualifications such as a Certificate III or Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care, or an approved OSHC qualification.

Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team to create safe, inclusive, and engaging environments for children.

Lives and breathes Catholic values and is an active member of a Eucharistic community. We also welcome applications from individuals of other faiths who are deeply committed to our values and actively engage in their own faith communities.

Possesses a current Working with Children (Ochre) Card and First Aid Certificate

The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child related employment in accordance with legislation.

Why work for Catholic Education NT?

Competitive Salary reflective of your experience $52,047.77– $75,976.22 plus Superannuation

Catholic Education NT can offer Visa Sponsorship to eligible applicants

Excellent Work Life Balance working Monday-Friday

Additional benefits for remote schools include;relocation assistance, furnished housing, storage allowance, contribution to power and water, incentive payments, and a return flight to Darwin each Term for nonlocal staff.

Generous Leave Entitlements in line with EBA

Yearly Funded Professional Development

Discounted tuition for children attending Catholic schools

Free onsite Parking

How to Apply

Click the link below todownload the application package.

To apply, submit your resume and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria in thePosition Description.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Applications close:2nd October 2025

Unsuccessful applicants for this role may be considered for future vacancies at CENT.

The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.

If you require more information, please contact Recruitment on (08) 8984 1400.