Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Moulden Park School - Communicate Autism
Job title Senior Teacher Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 27/01/2026 for 12 Months
Salary $139,296 Location Palmerston
Position number 39028 RTF 332246 Closing 16/10/2025
Contact officer Sylvia Gregory on 08 89305 900 or sylvia.gregory@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=332246
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
To lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs to achieve optimal outcomes for students diagnosed on the
Autism Spectrum. Provide educational leadership and advice on appropriate teaching approaches, behaviour management and classroom
strategies to facilitate the effective and successful inclusion of students on the Autism Spectrum into their mainstream school.
Context statement
The Moulden (Communicate Autism) Program is a learning and family support program for children with a diagnosis of being on the Autism
Spectrum (AS). The AS Senior Teacher works closely with families, the home school and allied health professionals to assist in the
development and delivery of a range of programs for students to develop the skills to function effectively in a mainstream school setting.
The Senior Teacher and the Special Education Support Officer work collaboratively to enable students to maximise their learning within
school, home, and community settings.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide leadership to teachers and other staff in the development and implementation of effective educational programs for students
on the Autism Spectrum with high support needs using data analysis, positive behaviour strategies and transition support from the
CommAut Program to home schools.
2. Collaborate within a multi-agency framework, including home schools, outside agencies and families to develop, implement and
maintain inclusive practices to ensure required adjustments are implemented.
3. Lead the implementation of processes that support students with special needs including profiling, referral processes, educational
adjustment plans, positive behaviour support plans, assessment and data collection and analysis.
4. Liaise and consult with school leadership and student support team and provide advice in relation to students’ individual needs and
staff capacity building needs.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated ability to lead the successful delivery of programs for students on the Autism Spectrum, using data analysis to inform
planning/programming/reporting and experience sharing these skills and practices with others.
2. Demonstrated high level interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills to work effectively with families, students, allied health
professionals, staff and other agency and community members.
3. Demonstrated knowledge, skills and ability to relate effectively to primary aged students on the Autism Spectrum, including students
who may display behaviours of concern.
4. Effective interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to successfully teach in a team-teaching situation. High levels of emotional
intelligence and demonstrated ability to show empathy, patience and work effectively in a dynamic and challenging environment.
5. Proven ability to lead the delivery of effective career development to key stakeholders and the broader community and meet
reporting and data collection requirements.
Desirable
1. Sound knowledge of current research, legislations, policies and practices in relation to leadership and the education of students with
special educational needs.
2. A recognised qualification relevant to discipline / leadership.
Further information
Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card),
or the ability to obtain, is required in this position.
📌 Senior Teacher
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Palmerston City