Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Attendance and Engagement
Job title School Attendance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 07/08/2026
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Alice Springs
Position number 47149 RTF Closing 25/09/2025
Contact officer Jono Schwalger, Assistant 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
School Attendance Officers are responsible for undertaking compliance action against parents, guardians and independent students
who are in breach of the educational provision of compulsory school age children and young people as outlined in the Northern
Territory Education Act 2015.
Context statement
Student Attendance and Engagement is responsible for the implementation and management of a range of Australian and Northern
Territory Government initiatives, focused on student attendance and engagement in schooling or other eligible options, leading to
improved school enrolment and attendance rates in the Northern Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. As an Authorised Person under the Northern Territory Education Act, issue legal notices in relation to school enrolment and
attendance, including the issuing of infringement notices and summons' to parents, guardians, or independent students to
appear in court.
1. Analyse enrolment and attendance data, prepare and document evidence, coordinate prosecution briefs and other material as
required for submission in Court.
1. Accountable for the efficient and effective monitoring and compliance of students in approved eligible options programs across
urban and remote settings in the Northern Territory.
1. Work collaboratively across the department to ensure efficient and effective engagement on service delivery and reporting.
2. Maintain a high level of data and record keeping informing evidence-based analysis.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to work in a legislative environment including interpreting legislation, conducting research into complex
case management, and preparing student enrolment and attendance data for compliance and legal purposes.
2. Working knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire, relevant NT and Commonwealth legislation including but not limited to
the NT Education Act, the Care and Protection of Children Act, the NT Criminal Code, and the Youth Justice Act.
1. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to suit the audience,
with conflict resolution skills in challenging situations, in a culturally sensible environment, delivering with sensitivity and
understanding.
1. Experience analysing the work environment and contributing to the development of plans, strategies, and team goals, with the
ability to identify broader influences that may impact on a state or Commonwealth level.
1. Ability and willingness to travel to and from remote and very remote communities as required in light aircraft or 4WD,
sometimes at short notice.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the functions of the position.
Further information
The occupant of this position must have a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and driver's licence.