Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Teaching and Learning Services – Shared
Administration
Job title Administration Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 22/08/2026
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 27344 RTF 343632 Closing 19/03/2026
Contact officer Emily Haywood on 08 8944 9218 or
About the agency
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343632
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
Provide efficient and effective administrative support and deliver administrative advice in relation to recruitment, position
amendments and maintaining data.
Context statement
Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) provides evidence-based differentiated services and support to schools to maximise
outcomes for Territory children and young people. Our services encompass quality teaching and learning, national and
systemic assessment, transition to boarding school support and policy coordination. TLS also plays a strategic role in
implementing government priorities, offering expert advice to the Education Minister and the department’s senior
executives. We enhance our work by actively engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure best outcomes for all
our clients.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Administer a range of processes in relation to recruitment and maintaining data.
2. Provide administrative support to staff at all levels, including processing all incoming and outgoing correspondence,
maintaining records, drafting correspondence, submissions, filing, and screening telephone calls and visitors.
3. Use computer software packages to undertake word processing, presentations, database entry, office administration, and
working knowledge of Records Management.
4. Work with the administration team, as required, to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services to all divisions of
Teaching and Learning Services.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated extensive experience in administering a range of processes in relation to recruitment and general office
procedures.
2. High level interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work in a team
environment with minimal supervision.
3. Organisational skills of a very high order, and an ability to work under pressure, complete tasks within required time
frames, work independently and flexibly, be self-motivated, exercise initiative and attention to detail.
4. Proven ability to use computer software such as Microsoft Office, records management, and Internet.
5. Ability to maintain effective consultative and working relationships with people from diverse professional, cultural and
linguistic backgrounds and to maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of recruitment databases such as eRecruit
2. Knowledge of employment law and legislation relating to Northern Territory Public Service
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and driver’s licence or the ability
to obtain prior to commencement.