Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Secondary Years and Post School Pathways
Job title Youth Skills Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 26/06/2026
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Palmerston
Position number 41034 RTF 345799 Closing 27/04/2026
Contact officer Natasha Prior, Youth Coordinator Palmerston Youth Skills Centre on 0438 617 923 or
About the agency
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=345799
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
To work with the training team, mentors and health professionals to assist students with all aspects of their wellbeing and
engagement in education and training. This will include developing a professional relationship with marginalized young
people for educational outcomes, family support, social and emotional support and community engagement within a trauma
informed framework.
Context statement
The Palmerston Youth Skills Centre through the DET Registered Training Organisation (RTO), provides hands-on vocational
education, training, and support for young people to develop practical skills, workplace readiness, and positive pathways into
further learning or employment through a supportive, trauma-informed environment and delivery of accredited training.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. As part of the Youth Training team develop a safe, supportive and culturally inclusive environment that works to engage
young people in education and/or employment pathways.
2. Work within a trauma informed framework to provide in-class support, engagement, advocacy, referrals, crisis
management and personal support plans.
3. Establish and maintain appropriate interpersonal relationships between the young person, school, families and
community.
4. Operate within a coaching and counselling framework to support attendance in education and training.
5. Maintain appropriate records, case notes and prepare reports as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to work within a trauma informed framework providing support to young people who may experience
significant wellbeing and mental health issues and behaviours associated with childhood trauma.
2. Demonstrated cultural competency, and knowledge of current youth, social and community issues affecting marginalised
school aged youth and their families.
3. Demonstrated skills and experience in the provision of wellbeing support to marginalised young people including the
ability to case plan, provide appropriate interventions, advocate and initiate referrals.
4. Demonstrated organisational, time management and problem solving skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and the
capacity to show intuition when dealing with complex situations.
5. Proven ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively within a multidisciplinary and culturally diverse team
including education staff, health professionals, families, non-government organisations and members of the broader
Community to support students education and vocational pathways.
Desirable
1. Certificate 4 or higher in a youth related field
2. Demonstrated experience working with students in schools and vocational education context
Further information
• Successful applicant must have a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain.