Principal Gillen Primary School

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Gillen Primary School, Central

Job title Principal Gillen Primary School Designation Principal Level 4 (PLO4)

Executive Contract Principal Level 4 (PLEC4)

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 20/01/2026 (PLO4)

Fixed from 20/01/2026 for 4 years (PLEC4)

Salary $167,352 - $172,372 (PLO4) Location Alice Springs

Remuneration package $200,172 (PLEC4)

Position number 8303 RTF Closing 27/10/2025

Contact officer Belinda Pearson, Senior Director Education Central 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

The Principal plays a vital role in delivering the strategic plan of the Department of Education and Training and is the leading educational

professional at Gillen Primary school, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.

Context statement

Gillen School caters for students from preschool to Year 6 with an enrolment of approximately 250 students. The school has spacious 18-

acre grounds including playgrounds, courts, an oval, and a dedicated preschool area. The school community values Kindness, Creativity

and Pride, and follows the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework to teach and model positive behaviour to

maximise the learning opportunities for all students.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the development and implementation of the school's vision and strategic direction of the school with a focus on continuous

improvement, innovation, research, a shared respectful culture that challenges and sets high expectations and strengthens partnerships

with internal and external stakeholders.

1. Effectively manage school resources; implement clear evidence-based improvement plans and policies; determine program priorities

and the allocation of teaching and other resources to meet and manage diverse needs.

1. Establish systematic methods for collecting and interpreting evidence to identify excellent teaching and learning; use data to improve

school performance and share best management practice and use of resources appropriately.

1. Drive a culture of achievement and continuous improvement through constructive management practices, ensuring research,

innovation and creativity and review the effectiveness of processes.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge, skills and experience in a primary school or equivalent context including leading

the development and delivery of innovative teaching and learning programs and staff resulting in improved student outcomes.

2. Proven high level knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning programs relevant to complex and challenging, culturally diverse

school environments.

1. Proven accountability for the operational management of relevant legislation and policies at both a Territory and national level,

including demonstrated experience managing school infrastructure, human resources and finances including the development and

management of considerable budgets.

1. Demonstrated collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills resulting in improved student outcomes.

Desirable

1. Post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership.

2. Completion of Public Sector Management Program or equivalent.

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.

The successful applicant will be required to adhere to and model the NTPS Code of Conduct (refer advertising attachments), the Education

Act, Financial Management Act, Public Sector Employment Management Act and other relevant legislation with the utmost integrity. The

successful applicant will also hold specific delegations under the abovementioned Acts and will therefore be required to understand and

follow these to maintain accountability. Successful applicants may elect ongoing employment pending eligibility or an executive contract

fixed for 4 years.