Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Nightcliff Primary School
Job title Information Technology Network Manager Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%
Job type Part time (22 hrs 3 mins) Duration Ongoing
Salary $74,250 - $84,652 Location Darwin
Position number 18401 RTF 343654 Closing 24/03/2026
Contact officer Lisa Whistler, Business Manager at
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Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343654
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 and provide a high level of technical and efficient Information Communication Technology (ICT) support and advice to
staff and students within a school environment whilst monitoring, analysing and maintaining the integrity and security of the
Schools ICT Local Area Network (LAN) and Personal Computer (PC) equipment.
Context statement
Nightcliff Primary School is a large, diverse and innovative Public School from Preschool to Year 6 students in the Northern Suburbs
of Darwin. At Nightcliff Primary School we will provide an education rich in creativity, maximising opportunities for learners to be
critical thinkers and leaders. Such an education is vital to students' achievement as individuals and members of society, emphasising
creativity, innovation and the broad cultural understanding and social harmony required to be successful global citizens. Nightcliff
Primary School is a supportive learning community that inspires personal growth, creates valuable future citizens and builds better
futures.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage, monitor and maintain all NT Schools related hardware, software and firmware with the school environment.
2. Provide a high level of ICT related support to the school staff and student body.
3. Administer user accounts for server, email and internet access as and when required.
4. Ensure the integrity, security and stability of the schools' servers and network peripherals for the NT Schools and local
configurations. Support the development and implementation of ICT policy including equipment installation and procedure.
5. Provide advice to the school's Business Manager relating to ICT purchases and projects in line with the school's business plan.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated successful experience in ICT network support and problem resolution including servers and their services,
software and PC hardware with an ability to keep pace with new/updated technology.
2. Demonstrated strong work ethics, which includes the use of initiative, sound judgement skills and an understanding of
confidentiality and security as it relates to this position.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively at all levels, work with minimal direction,
determine work priorities using high organisational skills and meet deadlines.
4. The ability to help with hardware repairs, maintenance, installations and oversee an ICT help desk environment.
5. Proven ability to effectively use an array of office and educational software including managing teacher and student educational
programmes.
Desirable
1. Recent experience working within the NT Schools environment within a senior secondary environment.
2. Formal education or qualification relevant to the position.
Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or be in
the process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card.