Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Nhulunbuy High School
Job title Senior Teacher Aboriginal Education Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 27/01/2025
Salary $139,296 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 29743 RTF Closing 18/09/2025
Contact officer Brad Madden on or
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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
As part of the school's leadership team, provide educational leadership and management focusing on continuous school
improvement, and collaborate with others to inspire students and staff in learning.
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 300, of whom approximately 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. Provide educational leadership to address the educational and well-being needs of a diverse group of indigenous
students, through provision of relevant, high quality and culturally appropriate teaching and learning underpinned by
relationships-based learning and trauma-informed evidence-based practice.
1. As part of the Leadership Team, contribute to the development, implementation and review of programs, procedures
and actions through continuous school improvement processes, using a range of data as evidence to monitor and
understand impact of behavior and teaching on student well-being and learning.
1. Coach teachers and classroom-based support staff for improved performance to ensure the delivery of high quality
educational programs for indigenous students.
1. Collaborate with the school administration for the allocation of students, staff, programs and resources to optimize
student learning outcomes.
1. Undertake other related duties as required by the Principal.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and current Working With Children
Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the qualifications and ability to obtain both.
2. Demonstrated ability to use data, evidence, and community feedback to monitor student progress, inform decision-
making, and drive continuous improvement in indigenous education outcomes.
3. Proven ability to lead others in the implementation of secondary programs and initiatives to improve student wellbeing
and learning outcomes especially for EALD students.
4. Proven high level communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, to support collaborative practice aimed at
improving student achievement and outcomes.
5. Proven ability to lead others and interact effectively with people of diverse cultures and roles to build and maintain
effective relationships with students, staff, parents and community, especially in cross-cultural contexts.
Further information
All applicants completing initial teacher education (ITE) courses after 1 July 2016 are required to provide proof of successful
completion of the national Literacy and Numeracy Test for ITE students.