Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Engagement Programs and Services

Job title School Attendance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Palmerston, Milingimbi, Nhulunbuy, Ramingining

Position number 47136 RTF 353427 Closing 20/08/2026

Contact officer Rachel Martin, Assistant Director Student Attendance and Engagement – Arnhem on 0429 123 860

or [email protected]

About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353427

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.

Primary objective

School Attendance Officers are responsible for undertaking compliance action against parents, guardians and independent students who are in breach of the educational provision of compulsory school age children and young people as outlined in the Northern Territory Education Act 2015.

Context statement

Student Attendance and Engagement 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. As an Authorised Person under the Northern Territory Education Act, issue legal notices in relation to school enrolment

and attendance,



including the issuing of infringement notices and summons’ to parents, guardians, or independent students to appear in court.
1. Analyse enrolment and attendance data, prepare and document evidence, coordinate prosecution briefs and other

material as required for submission in Court.
1. Accountable for the efficient and effective monitoring and compliance of students in approved eligible options programs

across urban and remote settings in the Northern Territory.
1. Work collaboratively across the department to ensure efficient and effective engagement on service delivery and

reporting.
1. Maintain a high level of data and record keeping to inform evidence-based analysis.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to work in a legislative environment including interpreting legislation, conducting research into

complex case management, and preparing student enrolment and attendance data for compliance and legal purposes.
- Working knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire, relevant NT and Commonwealth legislation including but not limited to the NT Education Act, the Care and Protection of Children Act, the NT Criminal Code, and the Youth Justice

Act.
1. 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, in a culturally sensible environment, delivering with sensitivity and understanding.
1. Experience analysing the work workplace and contributing to the development of plans, strategies, and team goals,

with the ability to identify broader influences that may impact on a state or Commonwealth level.
1. Ability and willingness to travel to and from remote and very remote communities as required in light aircraft or 4WD,

sometimes at short notice.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the functions of the position.

Further information The occupant of this position must have a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and driver’s licence.

📌 School Attendance Officer (Palmerston City)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Palmerston City