Administrative Assistant

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Remote Schools Support

Job title Administrative Assistant Designation Administrative Officer 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Alice Springs

Position number 25254 RTF Closing 17/11/2025

Contact officer Jenny Carew, Director Remote Schools 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

As a member of the Remote Schools Support Unit office team, provide administrative and clerical support to all staff in the

Remote Small Schools Network.

Context statement

The Remote Schools Support Unit services 21 small remote community schools in the Central Australian region. The office

is based in Alice Springs and provides educational and administrative support to schools.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide comprehensive administrative support which may include:

• managing travel arrangements,
• maintaining appropriate administrative systems, registers, processes, databases and record management,
• ensure high quality products and the management of effective and efficient workflows across schools,

• managing a range of procurement functions including travel arrangements, purchasing and maintenance.

• Liaise in a discreet and confidential manner with a wide range of people including, but not limited to, all levels of staff

within the agency, external stakeholders and the general public.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven successful experience in providing administrative support; with a high attention to detail, sound judgement, the

ability to maintain confidentiality and a clear understanding of the need for tact and diplomacy.

2. Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks, work independently with minimal supervision and work under pressure.

4. High level of motivation and ability to monitor and meet changing priorities and deadlines.

1. Sound knowledge in computer systems, records management and major business systems, or the ability to obtain

quickly.

6. Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate

professionally and effectively at all levels and with people from diverse backgrounds.

Desirable

1. Current NT Driver's licence or ability to obtain.

Further information

The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain.

This position requires travel to remote locations in 4WD and/or on light planes. Overnight accommodation may require

camping in schools, and/or shared facilities. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full

requirements of the position in aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role. The NTPS Capability and

Leadership (CLF) framework applies to all NTPS employees. CLF 3 applies to this vacancy. The CLF is available here.