Principal Milingimbi School

Job description

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Milingimbi School

Job title Principal Milingimbi School Designation Principal Level 5

Executive Contract Principal Level 5

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

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

Salary PLO5: $178,260 - $183,608 Location Milingimbi

Remuneration package PLEC5: $205,807

Position number 6904 RTF Closing 30/10/2025

Contact officer Stuart Dwyer, Senior Director Education, East Arnhem on or

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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 strategic plan of the Department of Education and Training and is the leading educational

professional at Milingimbi School who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.

Context statement

Milingimbi School is situated on an island situated 440km east of Darwin. Milingimbi School has a predominantly Indigenous student

population of approximately 280 from early years to senior years. Milingimbi School has a bilingual program acknowledging the

community's first language and culture which supports the school's priority of developing literacy. It operates across the spectrum of the

Early Years Learning Framework, Australian curriculum, ILC curriculum and senior secondary pathways. The Principal has full autonomy

to manage school operations as a leader of a large workforce, with substantial organisational and human resource management demands.

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

Essential

1. Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge, skills and experience in a medium sized combined remote school or equivalent

context including leading the development and delivery of innovative teaching and learning programs and staff resulting in improved

student outcomes.

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

school environments.

1. 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 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 or 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.

• Successful applicants may elect ongoing employment pending eligibility or an executive contract fixed for 4 years.