Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Transition Support Unit
Job title Transition Assistant Director Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 01/06/2026
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Alice Springs, Darwin
Position number 35904 RTF Closing 09/03/2026
Contact officer Mardi Rothwell, Director on or
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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
The Transition Assistant Director-North and the Transition Assistant Director-South provides strategic direction and
coordination of transition services across all remote and very remote schools in the Top End and Central Australian region
of the Northern Territory (NT) to ensure successful transition to enrolment in appropriate schooling options in the secondary
years.
Context statement
Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) provides evidence-based differentiated services and support to preschools and 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
of our clients.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level strategic and policy advice to government and the education sector on the development,
implementation and management of programs and strategies that support the remote Indigenous students who have
transitioned to and are commencing secondary education in boarding schools across the Northern Territory and interstate
1. Lead the provision of high-level advice and assistance to schools and communities on their responsibilities regarding the
support of students and their parents working towards participation in a successful educational experience in secondary
schooling
1. Manage the implementation and ongoing evaluation and continuous improvement of programs and strategies that
improve remote student engagement in residential boarding
1. Oversee the collection of data and development of reports to key stakeholders on issues that impact on the continuing
successful development and operation of remote student transition to secondary pathways
1. Lead the facilitation, coordination and delivery of support to boarding schools hosting students from remote Indigenous
communities, in relation to developing culturally appropriate attendance support strategies
1. Develop and implement strategic policies and initiatives to maximise the effectiveness of the transition of remote
community students throughout the NT
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive knowledge of contemporary best practice in the implementation and team management of transition support
programs in urban, rural and remote Indigenous environments.
2. High level understanding of education issues and sensitivities, as well as service delivery issues in urban, rural and remote
Indigenous communities.
3. A demonstrated understanding of the complexities of providing an integrated support service in urban, rural and remote
Indigenous environments.
4. An understanding of cultural sensitivities and needs in planning education support services.
Desirable
1. Degree in Education and /or Teaching or social science field
2. Knowledge of Department of Education and Training policies and protocols.
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 and be willing to travel remotely by 4WD and in light aircraft. This position requires staying
overnight in remote communities.