Governance Officer

ABOUT US

The Northern Territory Council of Government School Organisations (NTCOGSO) is the peak body representing parents of public school students in the Northern Territory.

We support and represent government schools and their School Bodies (School Councils and School Boards), advocating at both Territory and Federal levels to ensure their voices are heard.

ROLE AT A GLANCE

We are seeking passionate individuals who want meaningful work to become Governance Officers. You don't need to be a governance expert to apply. If you bring strong communication, community engagement, training or administration skills, we'll provide the training you need.

• Promote parent involvement between schools, families, communities, and stakeholders.
• Support compliance and record-keeping with accurate processes, resources, and documentation.
• Work collaboratively and flexibly, managing priorities and contributing to the team.
• Provide governance advice and training that applies legislation and builds capability.

WHY JOIN NTCOGSO?

• Purpose with impact: Your work directly helps parents, School Bodies, and schools across the NT.
• Predictability: Pre-planned regional travel blocks and evening sessions, school terms only.
• Flexibility:  School holiday friendly leave, Christmas stand-down, TOIL for additional hours worked.
• Career growth: Structured induction, professional mentoring, and progression opportunities.
• Supportive culture: Work within a small, passionate team that values safety, inclusion, and wellbeing.
• Territory experience: Travel to regional and remote communities, seeing places few others do.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We value skills and motivation. You may be:

• An experienced governance, training, or community development professional.
• An educator, administrator, or Business Manager looking to pivot into governance.
• A professional with strong communication and organisational skills seeking purposeful work.

What matters is that you can connect with people, demonstrate cultural respect, adapt your communication in different community settings, manage travel and evening commitments, and bring energy and initiative to the role.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This is more than a governance job. It's about building partnerships, empowering communities, and ensuring parents have a voice in education. You'll see the impact of your work in strengthening school governance across the Territory.

As a Governance Officer, you'll deliver practical support, mentoring, and training to School Councils and Boards across the NT. By providing targeted support to parents, families, and education leaders, you'll strengthen schools' capacity to make informed, effective decisions that benefit schools, students, and communities.

This role takes you to urban, rural, and remote communities, offering travel experiences few careers can match. Some evening sessions and overnight travel are part of the role, but with TOIL, school-holiday-friendly leave, and flexible options, work–life balance is built in.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES WE'RE SEEKING

• Clear communication skills, with the ability to adapt to diverse cultural and community contexts.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities, with accuracy in record-keeping and resource preparation.
• Ability to build respectful relationships and work effectively with schools, families, communities, and stakeholders.
• Capacity to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and guidelines consistently.
• Experience in training, mentoring, or group facilitation that develops knowledge and practical skills.
• Flexibility and initiative to manage priorities independently while contributing positively within a team.
• Willingness and capacity to travel across the NT, including remote and very remote communities, with some after-hours and overnight commitments.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED

Applicants must hold or be able eligible to obtain:

• National Police Clearance.
• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).
• Current NT driver's licence.

HOW TO APPLY

Download the full Position Description and Duty Statement at:

Please include the following in your application:

• A cover letter that demonstrates the skills and experiences you can bring to the role, and highlights what draws you to NTCOGSO's work.
• Your current CV.

Applications close: 10 October 2025.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend interviews on 14 or 15 October.

For further information, please contact Alice Gawler on or email