Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Operations
Job title Operations Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 19018 RTF Closing 07/12/2025
Contact officer Tracie Richardson School Operations 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
plans, go to the OCPE website
Primary objective
To provide high-level professional support to School Operations and assist with the provision of school operational advice,
manage issues and projects related to schools.
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 Darwin that supports all regions and contributes to the priorities and strategic direction of the
Department of Education and Training across the NT.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide operational advice and support to schools and regions, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and
procedures.
2. Provide high level administrative support to the School Operations team, including IT, communications, records
management and secretariat duties.
1. Undertake projects to support continuous improvement of School Operations and the agency using effective research
and evidence-based approaches.
1. Prepare briefings, newsflashes, reports, and general correspondence in a timely manner.
2. Support the team with procurement, processing of financial transactions and preparation of financial information.
3. Liaise effectively with all levels of staff within the department, other public sector agencies, external organisations and
members of the public.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high level oral, written communication and interpersonal skills including with people from diverse
backgrounds, and a proven ability to be discreet.
2. Experience in project support including development, communication and implementation of policy and procedures.
3. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy and legislative requirements within a complex operating or government
environments.
1. Excellent organisational and time management skills and a demonstrated ability to use initiative, work independently and
deliver outcomes within tight and competing deadlines.
1. Demonstrated ability to operate efficiently and reliably with minimal supervision whilst meeting deadlines and with high
attention to detail.
1. Demonstrated experience in business administration functions such as finance, procurement and administration.
Further information
The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain.