Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit NT School of Distance Education
Job title School Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3 96%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 14/01/2026
Salary $64,102 - $68,876 Location Katherine
Position number 48257 RTF Closing 19/10/2025
Contact officer Karina Ison at
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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
Work collaboratively in delivering high quality educational programs for senior secondary students with complex needs in
partnership with teachers, schools, families, community and professional networks to achieve optimal educational outcomes
for students.
Context statement
The Northern Territory School of Distance Education (NTSDE) supports and delivers a range of educational services to
students, resident in the Northern Territory or temporarily living interstate or overseas. NTSDE also collaborates with
schools to support educators to deliver high quality, innovative and flexible senior secondary online educational programs.
School staff must be prepared to travel to urban, regional and remote schools and use advanced online technologies.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Maintain appropriate working relationships with students, families, work colleagues and external organisations whilst
maintaining confidentiality.
2. Actively participate as a team member and undertake general administrative duties as required, including data entry.
3. Support students in their learning and to navigate face to face and online learning requirements, monitor student well-
being, their academic progress and Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training pattern completion.
4. Prioritise and perform work tasks, with limited supervision and in a reliable manner, whilst adhering to school and
Department of Education and Training policies in an setting of ongoing change and competing priorities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Successful experience working with students using online platforms and experience in working with students with
complex and additional needs.
2. Experience in managing and meeting timeframes in a dynamic and changing environment.
3. Demonstrated strong work ethic, which includes the use of initiative, flexibility, sound judgement skills and
understanding of confidentiality and security as it relates to this position.
1. Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, work with minimal
direction, determine work priorities, organise workflow and meet deadlines and work as part of a team.
1. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Qualifications or ability to obtain qualifications related to supporting students in alternative educational settings.
Further information
The successful applicant must have a current Working with Children Clearance Notice.
📌 School Education Support Officer
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Katherine