Student Engagement Advisor

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Engagement and Attendance

Job title Student Engagement Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 18/09/2026

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Alice Springs

Position number 43468 RTF Closing 24/09/2025

Contact officer Jono Schwalger 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

Student Engagement Advisors are responsible for the coordination of services to parents and school aged students who have

been identified as being disengaged from schooling, with the aim of re-engagement into education, training, or an eligible

option.

Context statement

Student Engagement, Compliance and Truancy is responsible for the implementation and management of a range of Australian

and Northern Territory Government initiatives, focused on student attendance and engagement in schooling or other eligible

options, leading to improved school enrolment and attendance rates in the Northern Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with schools, service providers, and cross agency teams to implement and improve upon school

attendance strategies based on patterns and trends in attendance data and align with Australian and Northern Territory

Government plans and strategies.

1. Develop clear case plans to re-engage children and young people with school including goals, timeframes and exit

strategies in partnership with families, and other government and non-government agencies within a statutory and non-

statutory framework.

1. As an Authorised Person under the Northern Territory Education Act 2015, issue notices and direction in relation to

school enrolment, attendance, and participation, including infringement notices.

1. Maintain accurate activity data and case management records in line with statutory and departmental requirements.
2. Accountable for the efficient and effective monitoring of students in approved eligible options programs across urban and

remote settings in the Northern Territory.

6. Ensure all reporting data and documentation meets statutory requirements for court proceedings and facilitate the

progression of cases to compliance stage.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level experience in case management and coordination across multiple geographical locations in a sensitive, cross-

cultural, and political environment.

2. Demonstrated high-level written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to suit the

audience, with conflict resolution skills in challenging situations, delivering with sensitivity and understanding.

3. Culturally sound intervention skills when applying to people with challenging behaviours; ability to tailor methods to

achieve effective case management in competing or challenging environments.

4. Demonstrated ability to understand and apply policy and legislation as well as providing appropriate advice to schools,

young people and families, including valuing individual differences and diversity.

5. Ability and willingness to travel to and from remote and very remote communities as required in light aircraft or 4WD.

Further information

The occupant of this position must have/be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and driver's

licence.