Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Aboriginal Educators team
Job title Remote Aboriginal Teacher Education Designation Administrative Officer 7
Professional Learning Leader
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Katherine
Position number 46127 RTF Closing 16/12/2025
Contact officer Katrina Railton on or
About the agency
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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
This position focuses on strengthening Aboriginal educator workforce capacity across a number of schools. It is responsible for supporting
school leaders to create environments that enable Aboriginal educator career progression as well as supporting Aboriginal Educators to
engage in professional learning.
Context statement
This position sits in the Aboriginal Educators work unit, who manage the Remote Aboriginal Teacher Education (RATE) program. This unit
is part of the School Leadership, Culture and Care (SLCC) team, a high-trust partner to schools, supporting inclusive, high-performing
learning environments through leadership development, workforce capability, and wellbeing initiatives.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Liaise effectively and professionally with staff at all levels (in school and corporate settings) and external stakeholders (including
course providers) drawing on collaborative expertise, utilising existing scaffolds, and streamlining processes.
2. Support school leaders to strengthen Aboriginal educator workforce capabilities by allocating resources that enable Aboriginal
educators to pursue professional learning and career development; implementing effective team-teaching practices; and valuing the
expertise of Aboriginal educators in inclusive and welcoming learning environments.
1. Identify professional learning opportunities that align with Aboriginal educator career aspirations and professional leaning goals as
well as school and regional Aboriginal workforce development priorities.
1. Coach and mentor Aboriginal educators to access and manage resources for study success and engage in team-teaching opportunities
that strengthen links between study and classroom practice.
1. Gather and analyse accurate RATE participant data across a number of schools to track progress, identify priority areas for support
and contribute to program level data collection.
1. Administer travel and communications in line with Government policy and processes outlined in program guides.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Northern Territory cultural, social, and economic environments.
2. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to analyse data, manage competing priorities and adapt to change.
3. Highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills utilized to collaborate in a wide range of educational, industry
and/or community environments to achieve mutually agreed actions and goals.
1. Highly developed writing skills, with experience preparing reports, work plans, and other high-level correspondence.
2. Ability to work independently to a high standard and solve problems to deliver outcomes in complex environments.
3. Knowledge, understanding and experience in developing and/or supporting professional learning in line with English as Additional
Language/Dialect (EAL/D) practice and adult learning principles.
7. Demonstrated capability to operate effectively in a range of community and corporate settings while modelling professionalism,
ethics, workplace values, and accountability.
8. Demonstrated ability to engage respectfully and effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
Desirable
1. Teaching degree, Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and/or other qualification relevant to the role.
2. Experience working within VET and/or Higher Education settings.
Further information
Applicants are required to have a current working with children clearance notice (Ochre Card), a current driver's licence, and be willing to
travel remotely by 4WD and in light aircraft. This position requires staying overnight in remote communities.