Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Attendance and Engagement
Programs and Services
Job title Assistant Director - Student Attendance and Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Engagement
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Nhulunbuy
Position Number 43466 RTF 346148 Closing 28/04/2026
Contact officer Kellie Boja, Director on 0455 658 512 or
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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=346148
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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
Primary objective
Lead a regional team responsible for assisting in planning, implementing, monitoring and reviewing strategies to improve school
attendance and engagement across Northern Territory Government schools.
Context statement
Student Attendance and Engagement is responsible for the implementation and management of a range of Australian and Northern
Territory Government initiatives, focused on student attendance and engagement in schooling or other eligible options, leading to
improved school enrolment and attendance rates in the NT.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage a regionally based team responsible for the delivery of youth re-engagement and education compliance
activities across the Northern Territory.
2. Exercise delegations under the NT Education Act 2025 and Education Regulations in accordance with departmental policies and
procedures.
3. Review enrolment and attendance data for regionally based NT Government schools and develop operational strategies and plans
to address declines and allocate resources to support implementation.
4. Manage all aspects of the regional work unit team including data collection, practice standards, workload trends and program
development to achieve an integrated best practice approach to service delivery.
5. Develop and maintain effective collaborative internal networks and relationships, including regions, schools, cross government
agencies, non-government organisations as well as Commonwealth and state and territories.
6. Coordinate, prepare and provide strategic and operational advice on correspondence/briefings, submissions, reports and
communication materials as well as contribute to high level internal and external reporting.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive experience in the delivery of youth services, including services aimed at supporting engagement in schooling and/or
pro social activities, employment and/or VET, higher education or training opportunities.
2. Highly developed leadership, coordination and management skills with proven ability to achieve individual and team outcomes
through using effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to be innovative and manage change.
3. Demonstrated ability to manage human, financial and physical resources, including the ability to lead, motivate and support staff
and build effective teams.
4. Demonstrated highly developed oral and written skills with previous experience in preparation of high-level briefings and reports.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate and work constructively within culturally diverse settings, including a demonstrated
knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures.
6. Highly developed engagement skills including the ability to influence and negotiate outcomes across organisational boundaries with
a diverse range of stakeholders.
Desirable
1. A degree in social science or other relevant discipline.
2. Formal qualification in management, organisational development or other relevant qualification.
3. Experience and/or understanding of Department of Education and Training functions and an ability to interpret and
apply relevant legislation into practical application.
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.