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Early Learning Team Mentor and Wellbeing Coordinator A life changing opportunity to live for six months in a remote NT community and utilise your early childhood background, extensive development and mentoring skills and experience delivering SEWB programs to positively impact the education, health and wellbeing of young Aboriginal children. Competitive salary + remote location allowance; return domestic flights home once in the 6 month term to connect with family and friends & 3 weeks annual leave. Full time 6 month fixed term contract About Us Moriarty Foundation Sydney-headquartered ACCO (Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation) Moriarty Foundation was established in 2012 by Yanyuwa NT man John Moriarty, a business owner/Indigenous advocate/cultural leader, and business owner/author/social investor Ros Moriarty. We enable NT, NSW and Qld Aboriginal communities and families to unlock their own childrens potential. We tailor our approach to meet local challenges and needs in communities, with local employment and staff development at the centre of our sustainability. Moriarty Foundation delivers two programs that follow the whole-of-child lifecycle from birth to 18, Indi Kindi (Early years program) and John Moriarty Football (Football skills mastery program). Indi Kindi provides holistic, community-driven and delivered early learning for children up to five years old, integrating Aboriginal worldviews and languages through its innovative "Walking Learning" approach.The Indi Kindi early years program promotes educational, health, and wellbeing outcomes, where the focus is on the childrens and families unique strengths. Local Aboriginal educators and program mentors provide guidance and professional support to implement the Walking Learning curriculum model. The program is designed around the cultural and cognitive assets of young Aboriginal learners providing a strong foundation for future learning and success. We align with The Early Years Framework for Australia. About the Job This new position will play a key role in two vital areas of our innovative programs in remote Borroloola, NT - delivering the Moriarty Foundation Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) Program and supporting our local team. The role has a dual focus: to strengthen the wellbeing of children and youth accessing our programs along with providing specialist curriculum mentoring to our team of experienced Indigenous early childhood educators. Building on the Foundations strong local presence and over ten years of community-based delivery, the Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Sydney-based Program Directors and Program Managers, the local Moriarty Foundation Community Advisory Group (CAG), Foundation employees, Traditional Owners, families, and service partners who are closely connected to our programs. Key responsibilities: Deliver, coordinate and evaluate planned SEWB initiatives to promote holistic wellbeing and positive learning environments for children and young people. Coach and mentor our community-based educator team to facilitate best possible outcomes on enrolments, program planning, evaluation, attendance, parental engagement and integrated delivery with local organisations and services. Guide and upskill the team in the delivery of health and wellbeing components of the program. Ensure adequate scheduling, resourcing, training and provide support on local human resource matters. Manage partnerships with SEWB specialists, local and regional health services and community- based organisations. Liaise with local stakeholders to identify mutually beneficial ways to work together. Regularly report to the Program Director on program delivery, budget, staff engagement and needs. About You We are looking for a positive and collaborative person who would enjoy living in remote Borroloola and is passionate about early childhood education, inclusion, SEWB focused practices and community engagement. You will be staying in a modern, spacious house that is well equipped, tech-reliable, secure and comfortable (share-accommodation). The successful candidate will be someone who wants to be part of a growing not for profit Foundation building an Australia where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people thrive. You will have: Experience in early childhood education, SEWB program delivery, and/or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community engagement ideally in a remote context. Strong mentoring and coaching skills with the ability to build capacity in others. Cultural humility and a commitment to inclusive, strengths-based practice. The ability to problem-solve and use initiative in managing multiple priorities to meet program deliverables in a set time frame. Excellent relationship-building skills. Adaptability and flexibility in dynamic, culturally-specific work environments. High level of confidentiality, professionalism, and discretion. Strong, respectful communicator with a collaborative growth mindset. Interest to live in remote Borroloola, NT. Demonstrated experience in understanding the issues faced by remote Aboriginal communities. Commitment to transfer skills to local in-field staff with a collaborative and inclusive approach. Proven experience with reporting and presenting documentation that captures and presents clear data and information. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to communicate effectively and culturally sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Competent computer skills in MS Office Word & Excel format along with the ability to competently use Google Workspace. Current Australian drivers license (to include license status) with the ability to drive a manual vehicle in a 4WD environment. Eligibility to receive a Northern Territory Ochre Card (Working with Children check) and National Police Check. First Aid Qualified. Desire to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and a commitment to helping create positive change amongst children in Indigenous communities. Desired Criteria Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in Early Childhood Education or Social Work. Direct experience in working with Indigenous communities, preferably in remote Aboriginal contexts. Experience working with vulnerable children and youth. Mental Health First Aid certification or willingness to undertake relevant training. Australian Permanent Resident. About Borroloola Borroloola is a remote Aboriginal community on the McArthur River, about 50 kms from the Gulf of Carpentaria in the Savanna grasslands, around 900 km from Darwin. The people of Borroloola speak Garrwa, Yanyuwa, Marra and English. English for some is their second or third language. Borroloola faces complex multi-generational issues of disadvantage and trauma but is home to people who are strong in culture, with a wonderful sense of family and community. 755 people live in Borroloola with a median age of 32 years old (Census 2021). Please apply by clicking Apply and submitting your resume and cover letter. For any questions please email ***********@moriartyfoundation.org.au #J-18808-Ljbffr