Aboriginal Early Childhood Educator

About the role

CatholicCare Wilcannia-Forbes is seeking an Aboriginal Early Childhood Educator for its Aboriginal Families as Teachers program. The role is part time, based in Bourke, and is an identified position open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. It supports Aboriginal parents and carers to be their children's first teachers, through home visits, playgroups and family learning activities. The maximum term contract runs until 25 June 2027, with possible extension if further funding is available.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver the Aboriginal Families as Teachers program for families with children aged 0-5 years, building a rich home learning environment.
• Plan and deliver culturally appropriate, place-based activities and home visits, and run playgroups.
• Support families to provide developmentally rich learning for children birth to five years, and promote literacy and numeracy at home.
• Provide information and activities to help children transition to school and to encourage participation in early childhood services (at least 600 hours before school).
• Encourage families to join structured programs such as PEDAL and supported playgroups, and help families access other services.
• Take part in fortnightly case conferencing and build partnerships with local early childhood services, schools and the service network.
• Follow CatholicCare values, WH&S policies and safety reporting procedures.

Required profile

• Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care, or willingness and commitment to complete it; support and training will be discussed with the successful applicant.
• Ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal parents and carers and to plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, home visits and playgroups.
• Strong personal values and commitment to the ethos of a Catholic organisation.
• Working With Children Check and a current NSW Police Check.

What we offer

• Hourly rate from $40.49 depending on experience, skills and qualifications, under the SCHADS award.
• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per year tax free.
• Training, personal and career development opportunities.

Applications close 5pm on Friday 13 November 2026. Applicants submit a cover letter addressing the essential criteria and a completed employment form.