Inclusion Reform Advisor

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services – Inclusion Reform

Job title Inclusion Reform Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 39091 RTF Closing 14/10/2025

Contact officer Kerrie Ekinsmyth, Director 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

This position is responsible for the design, development, implementation and evaluation of a number of priority projects. This includes the

delivery of milestones within agreed timeframes, program governance, development of resources, identification of risks and

communication with key stakeholders.

Context statement

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Service is part of Inclusion and Engagement Services, which provides differentiated support

services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. Student Wellbeing

and Inclusion provides advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed into an

inclusive learning environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Support complex strategic projects including initiatives arising from Cabinet, ensure their alignment to outcomes through evaluation

practices, and provide progress reporting as required.

2. Coordinate, research and prepare high level briefs, submissions, reports and correspondence to enable to Minister, Chief Executive

and Deputy Chief Executive to carry out their functions effectively.

3. Liaise effectively and professionally with internal staff at all levels within the department, as well as external stakeholders, ensuring

appropriate information access, management and use.

4. Coordinate information collation, analysis and reporting to ensure, accurate, and reliable program and performance activity

information.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in project management, monitoring and analysis experience including high-level ability to investigate,

manage and report on complex issues, evaluate associated benefits, and recommend strategies including strong organisational skills,

excellent data capture and analysis capability and the ability to respond flexibility to changing priorities.

1. Demonstrated high level written communication, reporting, interpersonal skills and demonstrated experience in the preparation of

strategic advice and support, briefings, reports and other correspondence.

1. Demonstrated ability to work independently to a high standard, problem solve and to provide effective leadership within a small team

to lead and manage a variety of strategic tasks in a complex environment and meet deadlines within time constraints

1. Demonstrated ability to confidently build and maintain effective networks, undertake consultation and liaise with a range of internal

and external stakeholders.

1. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

Desirable

1. Bachelor level or post-graduate qualification in a relevant discipline.

2. Advanced Diploma in Project Management and/or Government Contract Management and/or NTG Program Evaluation Framework.

3. Contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.

4. Knowledge of education systems and the strategic directions and objectives of the Department of Education and Northern Territory

Government.

5. Knowledge and understanding of government and departmental processes including preparing high level reports, discussion papers

and correspondence including Ministerial and executive briefings.