Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Katherine South Primary School
Job title Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 14/06/2026
Salary $68,776 - $73,898 Location Katherine
Position number 38668 RTF 342651 Closing 15/03/2026
Contact officer Shayla Rice on 08 8972 1277 or
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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=342651
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
Manage front office functions and staff and provide financial and administrative support to the Administration Manager, the
Principal and teaching staff in a busy and demanding school environment.
Context statement
Katherine South Primary School is an open plan school of approximately 200 students. The primary school is located in
Katherine South on Riverbank Drive and includes Preschool to year 6. Of the student enrolment, approximately 42% are
Indigenous. The school is a high performing learning community with a clear focus on inclusiveness, celebrating diversity and
growing a strong sense of community.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Perform clerical, administrative and reception tasks to ensure an effective ‘front of house’ and smooth operation for our
school community.
2. Responsible for receipting, balancing and banking of monies coming into the school, uniform stock control and payroll
in the Business Managers absence.
3. Undertake data entry and management of school data systems to ensure accurate maintenance of all manual and
computerized student records including ensuring the integrity and currency of the database.
4. Supervise front office staff and the management of the front office reception activities including answering calls,
greeting visitors, processing orders and all First Aid requirements.
5. Provide administrative support to the front office, the Principal and teaching staff as necessary.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound written and oral communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with people
from diverse cultures and work well with a wide range of people with tact and discretion.
2. Demonstrated experience in the management of cash and purchasing including receipting and banking monies, as well
as processing payroll.
3. Demonstrated administrative and organisational skills, including tracking and managing work deadlines and adjusting
priorities to meet deadlines.
4. Demonstrated ability to effectively use computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, student tracking
database and financial management systems.
5. Proven experience within a school environment and the ability to work in a team and maintain integrity and
confidentiality.
6. Applicant must have a current First Aid Certificates or be able to obtain prior to appointment.
Further information
The successful applicant must have a current Working with Children Card.