Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School of Sport Education Northern Territory
Job title School Sport Interstate Program Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 47666 RTF 347054 Closing 30/04/2026
Contact officer Tim East, Principal on 08 8999 5700 or
About the agency www.industry.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=347054
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 provides effective administrative and financial support to the School of Sport Education NT from a base in the central
office in Darwin. The School of Sport Education NT Pathways program involves the planning and facilitation of school sport events
at both an Inter-Region (held in Darwin) and Interstate level.
Context statement
The School of Sport Education NT contributes to all young Territorians success at school and resilience in life by supporting school
programs with specialist guidance and peer coaching for Physical Literacy; offering engagement opportunities for students; and
support for educators and teachers from a diverse range of contexts. The School of Sport Education NT, through the School Sport
NT Incorporated Association also provides representative opportunities for students at inter region and interstate events and
represents the Territory in national and cross-jurisdictional Sport Education and Physical Literacy forums
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the preparation of program documentation and general departmental correspondence in a timely manner, using
effective research and evidence-based approaches.
2. Provide support in organising, booking and managing travel arrangements to support program delivery in all regions of the NT
and Interstate.
3. Manage Interstate Pathways program generic inboxes, responding to requests for information and triaging information to key
program leads.
4. Administer and coordinate a range of project administrative processes including procurement, financial management, project
scheduling and resource allocation, travel and management of equipment and resources.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven written and oral communication skills, including ability to clearly articulate in plain language and with attention to detail
for a range of program briefings and correspondence.
2. Proven high-level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, which have resulted in effective team membership and
the ability to communicate with clients at all levels.
3. Demonstrated experience working to tight deadlines, using sound project management and organisational skills to prioritise
workload and ensure delivery of project officer duties.
4. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Experience in a range of administrative processes including procurement, finance, travel and general service delivery.
6. Experience in a range of computer applications, professional development and financial databases.
7. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of or experience with the School of Sport Education NT Pathways program or sport management in general
2. Experience in the use of accounting software for data entry purposes
Further information
This position requires a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and NT Driver’s licence or the ability to obtain. The
successful applicant will need to provide these requirements prior to commencement.