Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Regional Services Central
Job title Aboriginal Education Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 92%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $69,084 - $78,762 Location Maryvale (Titjikala)
Position number 45616 RTF 337329 Closing 17/02/2026
Contact officer Nanci Morrison on 08 8956 0927 or nanci.morrison@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=337329
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.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE
website.
Primary objective
Assist students in achieving successful educational outcomes and high-level attendance through strong communication and
working with families, staff, school community members. This includes liaising, assisting, promoting, and supporting the
establishment of sustainable networks which link families, students, schools, and external organisations to support integrated
student and family service delivery. The position also conducts follow up home visits for students not attending school.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively and build strong connections with corporate and school staff and other government and non-
government agencies to support students to regularly attend school and engage in education and learning.
2. Provide timely education advice and support to students and their families, including home visits.
3. Promote education activities and key education messages to students and families to ensure the objectives of education
services and the importance of attendance are understood.
4. Connect students and their families with external service providers responding to their needs, including health and allied
health service providers.
5. Contribute to the planning and implementation of school initiatives aiming at improving school attendance and
engagement in education and learning.
6. Undertake a variety of administrative duties associated with the primary objective of the position.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to bring people together and foster positive relationships
between stakeholders.
2. Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with demonstrated experience interacting effectively
with people from diverse cultures including students, parents, carers and the community.
3. Proven ability to participate as part of a team in a spirit of positivity, reliability, trust and collaboration, as well as work
cooperatively with senior management, staff members and peers.
4. Knowledge and understanding of school administration systems (or willingness to learn).
5. Understand and demonstrate a commitment to privacy principles and confidentiality of student information.
6. Proven ability to utilise computer programs to produce reports, for correspondence, and to manage information.
Desirable
1. VET or tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.
2. Current NT Driver’s License or the ability to obtain one.
Further information
1. The successful applicant is required to hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or have
the ability to obtain.
2. The vacancy is based on school conditions.