Aboriginal Practice Advisor

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Engagement Programs - Policy and Performance

Job title Aboriginal Practice Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Alice Springs

Position number 47596 RTF Closing 23/10/2025

Contact officer Dian Zhang at

About the agency

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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.

This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

The Aboriginal Practice Advisor is a highly experienced professional who is able to demonstrate a commitment to providing culturally safe

and appropriate practice advice that strengthens school and agency cultural competency, including building education engagement

practice capability that is responsive to the needs of Aboriginal students, families and communities.

Context statement

Engagement Programs, Performance and Reporting is responsible for developing strategic, evidence-based, and data-informed initiatives

to support priority students, and students at risk of disengaging from education, with place-based approaches that are culturally

appropriate, and trauma informed.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead, implement and develop an education engagement practice framework through support and training to staff to enhance practice,

professional judgement and decision making in policy and practice matters and complex case management issues.

1. Identify and promote evidence based best practice service delivery in accordance with education legislation and policy.

2. Develop and implement cultural learning, coaching and mentoring strategies that assist staff in providing high level services to

Aboriginal children and their families that is consistent with departmental policy and NT education legislation.

1. Lead and develop professional development strategies, including mentoring, coaching, practice reflection and induction in collaboration

with regional and leadership teams.

1. Build productive working relationships and provide support and advice regarding networking with Aboriginal stakeholders, non-

government organisations and the local community to enhance collaborative engagement practices with Aboriginal children, families

and the community.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and guide staff professional development to apply culturally safe and responsive practice with

Aboriginal children, families and the community.

2. Demonstrated significant experience, skills and knowledge in complex case management in human services, with a sound

understanding of contemporary statutory education, child protection and youth justice practice.

1. Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership and advice on issues involving services to Aboriginal children and the ability to

provide related training, coaching and mentoring to a range of administrative corporate and school-based staff.

4. Demonstrated high level of oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to effectively negotiate outcomes,

facilitate complex meetings, resolve conflict and the ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external

stakeholders.

1. Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to initiate, develop, maintain, and manage education and training programs.

2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural issues, family and community dynamics, relationships and complexities, as

well as the political sensitivities of Aboriginal communities.

1. Established local cultural knowledge, respect, and safety at the community level.

Desirable

1. Relevant qualifications (e.g., degree in Community Services, Social Work, Community Development)

2. Experience working with Aboriginal people from remote communities.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance.