Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Nhulunbuy High School
Job title School Secretary Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 41922 RTF 332581 Closing 16/10/2025
Contact officer Casey Stanley on 08 8987 0844 or casey.stanley1@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=332581
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide a high level of administrative and secretarial support to the staff of Nhulunbuy High School including the School Executive.
Context statement
Nhulunbuy High School is a comprehensive and inclusive secondary school that caters for students in years 7 to 12, with a current
student population of 290, of whom 40% are Indigenous. The school includes a Special Education Annexe, a Maritime Training
Facility and a 40-bed boarding facility for Indigenous students from remote communities across Arnhem Land, and the Clontarf
and Stars programs for support. Through the Australian Curriculum, we provide pathways for students to achieve the NTCET,
including an ATAR for university, or further training and employment through a VET qualification. The school has approximately
60 employees which includes teachers, administration and support staff.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake a wide range of administrative duties and provide confidential secretarial services for the School Executive
2. and staff including coordination of special projects and school Presentation Night.
3. Manage the school’s corporate, administrative records and the general student information databases as required,
including records for school excursions.
4. Provide relief for both the Receptionist and SAMS Administrator roles and assist with the organisation and administration of
the school office as necessary.
5. Attend to student enquiries, first aid and document production requests in conjunction with Front Office administration staff.
6. Update and monitor the school’s Facebook page, Instagram, website and electronic sign as required.
7. Any other duties as directed by the Principal, Assistant Principal or Business Manager.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Possess strong knowledge and working experience in office procedures and in using a range of IT software including
2. Word, Excel, Power Point, Publisher and databases.
3. Ability to communicate effectively both in person and in writing to produce high quality documents for a variety of purposes,
audiences and platforms including website and social media.
4. Proven ability to determine priorities, maintain confidentiality, meet deadlines and to work flexibly and with minimal
5. supervision to complete tasks to a very high standard.
6. High level of interpersonal skills and success in working within a team environment and able to interact with a diversity of
students and adults in a cross-cultural setting.
7. Possess a current Working with Children’s Clearance (Ochre Card) and current First Aid certificate or the ability to obtain.
Further information
There is no accommodation available with this position.
📌 School Secretary
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Nhulunbuy