Education Support Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit NT School of Distance Education

Job title Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 22/01/2026

Salary $72,087 - $82,187 Location Darwin

Position number 41752 RTF Closing 28/09/2025

Contact officer Natalie Adcock 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

Work collaboratively in delivering high quality educational programs for senior secondary students with complex needs in

partnership with teachers' schools, families, community and professional networks to achieve optimal educational outcomes for

students.

Context statement

The Northern Territory School of Distance Education (NTSDE) supports and delivers a range of educational services to students,

resident in the Northern Territory or temporarily living interstate or overseas. The school works in collaboration with home schools,

supporting educators to deliver high quality, innovative and flexible senior secondary distance education programs. School staff

must be prepared to travel to urban, regional and remote schools and use advanced online technologies.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop and effectively maintain appropriate working relationships with students, families, work colleagues and external

organisations whilst maintaining confidentiality.

2. Actively participate, as a team member, in the planning, preparation, implementation and assessment of Learner Profiles and

Individual Transition Plans including supporting the collection of and Nationally Consistent Collection of Data in a senior

secondary school setting.

1. Manage and complete a range of administrative tasks including the maintenance of student records, enrolment and subject

selection processes, and student data entry into student administration and management systems in a timely manner.

1. Support students through the coordination of face to face and online learning to monitor student well-being, academic

progress and Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training pattern completion.

1. Initiate, prioritise and preform work tasks, with limited supervision and in a reliable manner, whilst adhering to school and

Department of Education policies in an environment of ongoing change and competing priorities.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Recent demonstrated experience working with senior secondary students using online platforms and experience in working

with senior secondary students with complex needs.

2. Proven experience in supporting senior secondary students to successfully complete their NTCET, sound knowledge of South

Australian Certificate of Education (SACE) approved subjects and Northern Territory Certificate Education and Training

(NTCET) requirements.

1. Proven ability to communicate effectively using various communication strategies and appropriate interpersonal skills with

senior secondary age students who have a diverse range of abilities and experiences.

1. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively with external agencies and maintaining effective partnerships that

improve outcomes for senior secondary students.

1. Demonstrated experience in managing and meeting timeframes in a dynamic and changing environment.

Desirable

1. Qualifications or ability to obtain qualifications related to supporting students in an alternative educational setting.

Further information

The successful applicant must have a current Working with Children Clearance Notice and current First Aid Qualification or be in

the process of obtaining.