Principal

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Manunda Terrace Primary School

Job title Principal Designation Principal Level 4

Principal Level Executive Contract 4

Job type Full time Duration PLO4 - Ongoing commencing 20/01/2026

PLEC4 - Fixed from 20/01/2026 for up to 4 years

Remuneration PLO4 -$167,352 - $172,372 Location Darwin

Package PLEC 4 - $200,172

Position number 6174 RTF Closing 20/10/2025

Contact officer Warren Giles, Senior 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

The principal plays a vital role in delivering the vision of the Department of Education and contributes to the development of a 21st

century education system. The principal is the leading educational professional in the school who inspires students, staff and community

members to optimise the learning of all students.

Context statement

Manunda Terrace Primary School is located in the Darwin suburb of Karama and provides education programs to approximately 230

students from Preschool to Year 6. The school celebrates a diverse cohort of students and families with around 50% of the school

population being Indigenous and a high proportion of students have a language background other than English.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the development and implementation of the school's vision and strategic direction of the school with a focus on continuous

improvement, innovation, research, a shared respectful culture that challenges and sets high expectations and strengthens partnerships

with internal and external stakeholders.

1. Effectively manage school resources; implement clear evidence-based improvement plans and policies; determine program priorities

and the allocation of teaching and other resources to meet and manage diverse needs.

1. Establish systematic methods for collecting and interpreting evidence to identify excellent teaching and learning; use data to improve

school performance and share best management practice and use of resources appropriately.

1. Drive a culture of achievement and continuous improvement through constructive management practices, ensuring research,

innovation and creativity and review the effectiveness of processes. Selection criteria

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge, skills, and experience in a medium to large school or equivalent context including

leading the development and delivery of innovative teaching and learning programs and staff resulting in improved student outcomes.

2. Proven extensive knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning programs relevant to complex and challenging, culturally diverse

school environments.

3. Proven accountability for the operational management of relevant legislation and policies at both a Territory and national level,

including demonstrated experience managing school infrastructure, human resources and finances including the development and

management of considerable budgets.

1. Demonstrated high level communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills resulting in improved tangible student

outcomes.

Desirable

1. Post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership.

2. Completion of an Executive Leadership Program of equivalent.

Further information

• Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre

Card), or the ability to obtain, is required in this position.

• The successful applicant will be required to adhere to and model the NTPS Code of Conduct (refer advertising attachments), the

Education Act, Financial Management Act, Public Sector Employment Management Act, and other relevant legislation with the utmost

integrity. The successful applicant will also hold specific delegations under the abovementioned Acts and will therefore be required to

understand and follow these to maintain accountability.