Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Skills NT
Job title Youth Skills Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 04/07/2026
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Palmerston
Position number 41035 RTF 344070 Closing 25/03/2026
Contact officer Leanne Thackeray, Senior Manager on 08 8999 5770 or
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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344070
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – Inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. 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.
Primary objective
To work with the training team, mentors, and health professionals to assist students with all aspects of their wellbeing and
engagement in education and training. This will include developing a professional relationship with marginalized young people for
educational outcomes, family support, social and emotional support, and community engagement within a trauma informed
framework.
Context statement
Skills NT provides leadership and strategic oversight of VET to build a skilled and capable Northern Territory workforce.
As the Territory’s state training authority, Skills NT ensures the effective delivery of the national VET framework and
apprenticeships. The Skills NT team works in partnership with industry, community organisations and registered training
organisations to deliver high-quality training aligned to current and future workforce needs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. As part of the Youth Training team, develop a safe, supportive, and culturally inclusive environment that works to engage young
people in education and/or employment pathways.
2. Work within a trauma informed framework to provide in-class support, engagement, advocacy, referrals, crisis management,
and personal support plans.
3. Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the young person, school, families, and community.
4. Operate within a coaching and counselling framework to support attendance in education and training.
5. Maintain appropriate records, case notes, and prepare reports as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to work within a trauma informed framework providing support to young people who may experience significant
wellbeing and mental health issues and behaviours associated with childhood trauma.
2. Demonstrated cultural competency, and knowledge of current youth, social and community issues affecting marginalised school
aged youth and their families.
3. Demonstrated skills and experience in the provision of wellbeing support to marginalised young people including the ability to
case plan, provide appropriate interventions, advocate and initiate referrals.
4. Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and the capacity
to show intuition when dealing with complex situations.
5. Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team
including education staff, health professionals, families, non-government organisations, and members of the broader
Community to support student’s education and vocational pathways.
Desirable
1. Certificate IV or higher in a youth related field
2. Demonstrated Experience working with students in schools and vocational education contexts.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a valid Ochre Card or have the ability to obtain one prior to commencement.