Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Operations, Central Region
Job title Tenancy and Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/01/2026
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Alice Springs
Position number 45543 RTF Closing 07/09/2025
Contact officer Shelley Skein 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, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide property and tenancy management services to occupants of government employee dwellings in Alice Springs in accordance
with the Residential Tenancies Act 1999 (NT) and Housing Act 1982 (NT), including ingoing, outgoing and regular inspections and
supporting occupants to report repairs and maintenance needs.
Context statement
The Department of Education and Training provides a teacher housing program in Alice Springs. The Government Employee
Housing Officer is a unique position which is fundamental to managing a successful program, aiming to support attraction and
retention of teachers to Alice Springs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage a caseload of GEH tenancies to ensure all obligations under the Residential Tenancies Act 1999 and Housing Act 1982
are met, including supporting the management of lease agreements, coordinating onsite regular inspections and escalating
repairs and maintenance.
1. Connect with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development and the Department of Logistics
and Infrastructure staff in relation to repairs and maintenance.
3. Connect with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Community Development who are responsible for the whole
of government employee housing as required.
1. Prepare official correspondence and information in an accurate and timely manner as required for briefing documents.
2. Contribute to the formulation and development of housing policies and procedures to ensure service delivery meets the needs
of clients, and accounts for the changing environment in which services are delivered.
6. Ensure adherence to the Department's Work Health and Safety Policies and be available to work with after-hours and in
emergency teams in the cases of natural disasters/critical incidents.
7. Respond positively to change with a commitment to ongoing improvement and professional development.
8. Always act professionally, demonstrate cultural awareness and operate within agreed policies and procedures.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated listening, written and verbal communication skills, including ability to develop relationships and negotiate
effectively and sensitively with people who do not speak English as their first language, including valuing individual differences
and diversity.
1. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply policy and legislation and provide appropriate advice to staff and clients.
2. Proven high level organisational skills, including demonstrated ability to work on agreed priorities, complete tasks and maintain
accurate records and files.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently, often with limited supervision, as a member of a team, and to build relationships
and networks with key community stakeholders.
5. Proven skills in the use of information technology systems, including word processing, spreadsheets and email applications.
6. A current Northern Territory 'C' Class Drivers Licence or equivalent, physically able to drive manual four-wheel drive vehicle.
Desirable
1. Demonstrated experience delivering property and tenancy management services and deliver services.
Further information
Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by 4WD vehicle or in light aircraft and include overnight stays in remote
communities. This position requires a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card), driver's licence or the ability to
obtain.