Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Operations
Job title Travel and Relocations Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Alice Springs
Position number 39884 RTF 343186 Closing 19/03/2026
Contact officer Emma Schubert, Operations Officer on 08 8951 1692 or
About the agency
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343186
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
To provide advice and support to Central region government school staff in relation to travel and relocation practices and processes.
Context statement
School Operations provides operational advice and services to government schools, tailored to their needs and focused on supporting
their improvement agenda. School Operations ensures the implementation of NT and Commonwealth Government policies and
department strategic priorities in NT Government schools. The position works within a small collaborative team based in Alice Springs
that supports the Central region and contributes to the priorities and strategic direction of the Department of Education and Training
across the NT.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide advice, options, support to Central region government school staff and Regional Services Central on travel and relocation
matters, always demonstrating professionalism and cultural awareness and operating within the boundaries of agreed policies and
procedures.
2. Schedule and organise relocations, liaising with all parties concerned to ensure that the relocation occurs with minimal disruption,
working within specific guidelines that require knowledge and understanding of operations, policies, and procedures.
3. Manage the various integrated administrative functions and liaise with the Human Resource (HR) recruitment team, government
school principals, Directors, and the Senior Director to ensure new recruits and transferees are relocated within required time frames.
4. Process, acquit and record expenditure using government systems – NTG Travel Request Information Processing System (TRIPS),
NTG Pay, Expense8, Corporate Travel Provider booking system and Content Manager (TRM).
5. Other duties as delegated by line management.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in coordinating official staff travel including the facilitation of approvals, bookings and payments or the
demonstrated skills and ability to acquire and apply this knowledge very quickly.
2. Familiarity of processes involved with the coordination of uplift of personal effects including household items, vehicles as well as
storage through selected provider or the demonstrated skills and ability to acquire and apply this knowledge very quickly.
3. Proven high-level organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure, attend to detail, exercise initiative, be responsive to
shifting priorities, complete tasks within required timeframes and work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
4. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the proven ability to be discreet and maintain
confidentiality.
5. Experience in office procedures and systems including relevant experience in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and
computer systems.
Further information
Overnight travel may be required, staying in a range of accommodation.
Experience driving a 4WD (or capacity to obtain) is required.
The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain.