Innovation and Systems Manager

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit NT School of Distance Education

Job title Innovation and Systems Manager Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 06/10/2025

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 41773 RTF Closing 28/08/2025

Contact officer Nathaniel Smith, Assistant Principal on or

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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 as part of the Executive Team to lead the design, development, implementation and evaluation of initiatives/projects

to further the school's strategic priorities and lead the e-learning and multi-marketing teams to support this work.

Context statement

The Northern Territory Schools of Distance Educations (NTSDE) supports and delivers a range of educational services to

students, resident in the Northern Territory or temporarily living interstate or overseas. The school collaborates with schools,

supporting educators to deliver high quality, innovative and flexible senior secondary online programs. School staff must be

prepared to travel, use advanced online technologies, and work in both online and face-to-face modes.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Participate in decision making, strategic and operational planning as a member of NTSDE executive team.

2. Prepare high level reports, briefings, submissions and data analysis reports for the school executive team.

3. Develop and deliver presentations for visiting delegations.

4. Contribute to the development of and promote compliance to policies and standards relating to Cyber Security.

5. Responsible for ensuring service delivery is safe, of a high quality, innovative, and consistent with organisational goals and school

values.

6. Establish and maintain strong collaborative relationships with key agency, public and industry stakeholders.

7. Promote the NTSDE brand using data, innovation technology and public forums to build an effective partnership.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Highly developed strategic, conceptual, analytical skills with experience in research, critical analysis, and the provision of high-

level advice.

2. Strong oral and written communication skills including experience in preparing policy and high-level submissions and the

preparation of delivery of presentations.

3. High level of motivation and the demonstrated ability to work independently and with others while under pressure including

dealing with changing priorities and deadlines.

4. Demonstrated ability in identification and implementation of process improvement to strengthen internal controls and

compliance.

5. Demonstrated high level of organisational skills and managerial experience, with a proven ability to maintain a clear

focus on delivering business outcomes for NTSDE.

Desirable

1. A current Working with Children Clearance Notice (or the ability to source) is required for this role.

2. Qualification in Project Management or ICT

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 and current First Aid Certificate.