Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Centralian Senior College
Job title Special Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 24/11/2025
Salary $72,087 - $82,187 Location Alice Springs
Position number 47100 RTF 332605 Closing 16/10/2025
Contact officer Jodie Solczaniuk on 08 8958 5000 or jodie.solczaniuk@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=332605
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
The High Special Needs Support Officer at Centralian Senior College provides educational support to students who have high
special needs to enable their participation in educational programs.
Context statement
Centralian Senior College provides education to approximately 400 students in Years 10, 11 and 12 and is co-located with Charles
Darwin University. Around 50% of the student population are Aboriginal with 14% born overseas. The College aims for excellence
in all we do and believes that student success is dependent upon providing relevant, quality teaching and learning as well as a
learning environment that instils a sense of belonging. It is the only senior secondary public education provider in Alice Springs,
known for its academic success, innovative education programs and dedicated staff who place students at the centre of learning.
Centralian Senior College delivers tertiary and vocational pathways at the Grevillea Drive site, and adaptable education to students
who are transitioning to and from conventional learning models through an Alice Outcomes program at the Kempe St site.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Working with Special Education Teachers actively participate, as a team member, in the preparation, implementation and
assessment of individualised educational programs for special needs students in a senior secondary learning environment.
2. Administer first aid in accordance with school policies.
3. Develop and effectively maintain appropriate working relationships with students with special needs, families, external agencies
and work colleagues whilst maintaining confidentiality.
4. Undertake a range of clerical tasks including word processing, photocopying, data entry and classroom displays to create
classroom / student resources.
5. Assist Teachers during classroom, VET, and workplace activities, in supporting and supervising students to help achieve an
effective learning environment catering for the wellbeing of students.
6. Initiate, prioritise and perform work tasks, under limited supervision and in a reliable manner, whilst adhering to school and DET
policies in an environment of ongoing change and pressure.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to show initiative, work with limited supervision, displaying initiative and flexible team skills.
2. Recent demonstrated experience to successfully support senior years programs and work effectively, positively, and
independently with students, including those with special needs and challenging behaviours and the ability to implement specific
learning strategies for students.
3. Proven ability to communicate effectively using various communication strategies and appropriate interpersonal skills with
adolescents who have a diverse range of complex needs and from diverse cultures.
4. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively and communicating effectively in a diverse cultural environment to support
productive partnerships with students, families, and external agencies.
5. Demonstrated experience in undertaking a range of administrative tasks by meeting timeframes.
Further information
All applicants must hold or be able to obtain a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT.