ELC Educator: Full Time

St Paul's Catholic Primary School - Rapid Creek

RAPID CREEK, NT

Kindergarten / ELC / Early Childhood

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 1 May 2026

Are you passionate about early childhood education and looking for a flexible, rewarding role? St Paul’s Early Learning Centre (ELC) are seeking a dedicated Diploma Qualified Educator to join our dynamic team on a full time basis.

The Organisation:

Catholic Education Northern Territory is a network of schools built on Christian values and on the history and traditions of this land across Australia's top end. Catholic Education has a network of 18 Catholic schools in the Northern Territory - five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre and five remote schools.

About Us:

St Paul’s Early Learning Centre (ELC) service is play-based, focused on fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and engaging environment for children. We are committed to supporting each child's learning journey through exploration, creativity, and meaningful connections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement play-based learning experiences for children
• Ensure the safety, well-being, and inclusion of all children in the program
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and the broader community
• Support the day-to-day operations of the ELC program

Requirements:

• Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in an early learning or OSHC setting
• NT Ochre Card – Working with Children Check
• Current First Aid, CPR, Anaphylaxis, and Asthma management certificates

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of the Early Years Learning Framework (EYLF) and National Quality Standards (NQS)
• Experience of working from a trauma informed perspective
• Current Respond to Abuse and Neglect and Mandatory reporting – Education and Care Training

If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and enjoy working with children, we'd love to hear from you!

APPLICATIONS CLOSE DATE - 1st May 2026

Full Time Position

St Paul's Catholic School is situated on the corner of Trower Rd and Francis St, Nightcliff ~ a popular beachside suburb of Darwin ~ approximately 10 kilometres from the city centre. The school caters for Transition to Year 6 with an Early Learning Centre for 3 - 5-year-olds. St Paul's School is a small family centred primary school with a current enrolment of 220 students.

Principal: Jo Knight

Affiliation: Catholic

Teaching Level: Primary

Gender: Coed

238 Students

15 Teaching Staff

21 Non-Teaching Staff

Application Instructions

Please email your cover letter and current CV with three professional referees to Director Cathy Acton at cathy.acton@nt.catholic.edu.au