Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Durack School
Job title Preschool Educator Designation Administrative Officer 3 96%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 22/01/2026
Salary $64,102 - $68,876 Location Palmerston
Position number 48799 RTF 335416 Closing 23/11/2025
Contact officer Cathy Kerr, Business Manager on 08 8997 7555 or cathy.kerr@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=335416
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
Provide classroom-based support to the teaching staff and contribute to the implementation of the preschool program and Early
Years activities within the school, including general administration of preschool resources and facilities, supporting the
documentation and evaluation of children’s learning and liaising daily with families and community.
Context statement
Durack School provides education to approximately 600 students from Preschool to Year 6, 16% of whom are Aboriginal. As an
IPS the focus is on quality teaching, high expectations, maintaining community partnerships and developing skills for the future.
The school’s vision is “Every Learner Making Progress”. Durack School’s vision is supported by a range of academic, cultural and
wellbeing programs. Key initiatives include Japanese language and culture and inclusive practices. Student wellbeing is nurtured
through the Grow Your Mind program and a robust focus on mental health and resilience.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Prepare classroom resources under the direction of teaching staff.
2. Support teaching staff in the supervision, monitoring and instruction of students in classrooms and in extracurricular activities
including sports, excursions, and special events.
3. Organise, evaluate and document children’s learning and wellbeing in collaboration with a team of educators and liaise with
families regarding progress.
4. Provide first aid, attend to sick children and assist with children’s personal hygiene.
5. Relate and be sensitive to the needs of preschool-aged children to support their social, emotional, cognitive and physical
development.
6. Provide basic office and finance administration and maintenance of a safe and clean learning environment for students.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience in working with young children in a supportive school/early childhood education and care environment, including
working as part of a team to implement the principles and practices of the National Quality Framework and the Early Years
Learning Framework.
2. Ability to work with initiative, observe confidentiality and interact effectively with children, families, community representatives
and other teaching staff from diverse cultures.
3. Monitoring and recording of children’s learning progress
4. Ability to perform office and finance administration tasks.
5. Must hold an approved Certificate III level education and care qualification or higher, as listed on the Australian Children’s
Education and Care Quality Authority website
Desirable
1. Willing to study a Diploma of Early Childhood, as listed by the Australian Children’s Education and Care Quality Authority
website
Further information
1. Holds or has the ability to obtain a current Senior First Aid Certificate and a Working with Children Clearance notice (Ochre
Card) from SAFE NT.