Education Officer

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DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Agency Department of the Legislative Work unit Parliamentary Education

Assembly Services

Job title Education Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing

10/01/2026

Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin

Position number 17160 RTF Closing 12/11/2025

Contact officer Amy Taylor, Manager Parliamentary Education Services on

or

Agency information

Information for Applicants

Applications are limited to a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume.

The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. The NTPS encourages

people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies. For more information about applying for this position

and the merit process, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment (OCPE) website. Aboriginal

applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures,

go to the OCPE website.

Apply online

Our values

Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage

Primary objectives

Support the effective provision of parliament education programs, administrative and operational support

services to the Parliamentary Education Service.

Context statement

The DLA provides quality and timely support and advice for the operation of the Assembly, its committees,

Parliament House, and electorate offices and staff.

PES, which is part of the Parliamentary Support Division, is responsible for providing educational sessions for

school groups, government staff, community groups and other visitors. PES works at Parliament House, and in

schools across the Northern Territory.

Key responsibilities

1. Conduct tours of Parliament House for school groups, the public, government staff, stakeholders,

community groups and other visitors.

2. Deliver educational programs to school groups at Parliament House and in schools and deliver adult

education programs.

3. Assist with the development of educational resources for school students and adults.

4. Provide administrative support to the Parliamentary Education Services unit, including updating documents

and templates, distributing publications, finance, social media, records management, and website

administration.

1. Liaise with education staff, schools, community groups, government departments and other stakeholders

in performing duties associated with developing and delivering education programs.

Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory

Parliament House, State Square (GPO Box 3721, Darwin NT 0801)

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Highly effective interpersonal communication skills including the ability to communicate confidently with a

diverse range of small and large groups, and liaise appropriately with Members of the Legislative Assembly,

stake holders and the public.

1. Highly effective organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to provide timely administrative support,

prioritise tasks appropriately, work unsupervised, and work effectively within a small team.

1. Well-developed written skills and experience in developing written materials.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs or similar, and a high level of

competence with Microsoft Word.

5. Demonstrated ability to respect and adhere to the requirements of impartiality, integrity, and

confidentiality.

Desirable

1. Experience in delivering education programs.

2. Knowledge of parliament and civics education.

Requirements for selection and undertaking the role

1. Prior to being formally offered a position with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, applicants will

be required to submit a pre-employment declaration which includes information regarding their criminal

history, conflict of interest and other continuing employment or volunteer work.

1. Access to recreation leave will be restricted during parliamentary sitting periods.

2. The position is based at Parliament House; however, will require travel throughout the Northern Territory

at times.

1. A Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) is required for this position.

2. This position requires that a uniform be worn for education programs, tours, and parliamentary events.

3. The right to disconnect – This position is not expected to be available for regular work-related contact

outside of normal work hours.