Head of Learning and Wellbeing at Children's Ground

, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

130828.38

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Curriculum Development, Program Management, Cultural Competency, Stakeholder Relationship Management, Child Safety Compliance, Supervision, Mentoring, Training, Data Collection, Monitoring, Evaluation, Budget Oversight, Risk Management, HR Practices, Cultural Respect

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

About the role The Head of Learning and Wellbeing – Top End will lead the Learning and Wellbeing Team, a small multi-disciplinary team, to deliver the Children’s Ground Learning and Wellbeing Framework. They will lead the development and implementation of high quality, culturally enriched, early learning opportunities in the Top End. The Head of Learning and Wellbeing is also responsible for the delivery of a high-quality extended hours program, 10 to 25-year-olds, in our Top End communities. As part of the senior management team, the role actively contributes to the development and achievement of the strategy, objectives and goals of the organisation. This is a full-time position and will be based at Children's Ground office in Darwin. There is an expectancy to work from place-based offices at Minmarama, Knuckey's Lagoon and 15 Mile. You will also manage Learning programs in Marlkawo, a remote community in West Arnhem, providing virtual support and maintain direct communication with Marlkawo staff. Frequent travel to Marlkawo and West Arnhem is an expectation of the role. Key Responsibilities Alongside First Nation educators, lead the development of early years curriculum for First Nations children in the Top End Communities. Oversight and management of the Extended Learning program for 10 to 25 year olds in the four Top End Locations. Lead the development and implementation of the Learning and Wellbeing Framework for CG Top End Community Development and Cultural Respect Foster strong relationships with First Nations communities, ensuring Children’s Ground operations uphold and promote local cultural knowledge, aspirations and practices. Maintain robust systems, policies, and procedures prioritising child safety, compliance, quality, and integrity across all operations. Regularly review standards to meet regulatory and organisational requirements. Provide strength-based leadership and supervision to staff, support the development of a local First Nations workforce. Lead the professional growth of the Learning team through mentoring, training, and responsive HR practices. Lead and foster a culture data collection, monitoring and evaluation, and evidence-based decision making, in line with the Children’s Ground Research and Evaluation principles. Train and empower local staff in community-led evaluation and documentation. Ensure all programs meet high standards of quality and integrity, with up-to-date risk management systems and compliance with early years learning frameworks and child safety legislation. Oversee budgets and grant reporting related to learning and wellbeing, ensuring financial practices align with Children’s Ground systems and strategic goals. Essential Key Selection Criteria Experience with First Nation communities and a deep understanding of the key challenges facing First Nation Peoples, and the strengths of First Nations Peoples; and demonstrated cultural competency or experience in culturally safe practices, especially in educational settings. Relevant tertiary qualification and minimum 5 years teaching experience. Proven experience in leading, designing and delivering early years curriculum and resource development. Experience leading and organising a learning environment that suits different ages and abilities (multi-aged class). Experience in leading and managing a team of people. Excellent communication skills, both verbally and written. Ability to work flexibly and creatively in a demanding NGO environment. A current full driver’s license OCHRE card and National Police Clearance or willingness to obtain. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the position may be filled before the advertised closing date.

Responsibilities

The Head of Learning and Wellbeing will lead the Learning and Wellbeing Team to implement the Children’s Ground Learning and Wellbeing Framework, focusing on culturally enriched early learning and extended hours programs for youth up to 25 years old in the Top End communities. This role also involves contributing to senior management strategy, fostering community relationships, and ensuring program quality, compliance, and workforce development.