Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Leadership, Culture and Care

Job title RATE Professional Learning Leader Coordinator Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin

Position number 50809 RTF 354853 Closing 10/09/2026

Contact officer Katrina Railton, Assistant Director Aboriginal Educators on 0439 703 631 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354853

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

You will strengthen and sustain the Aboriginal educator workforce by leading the implementation of the Remote Aboriginal Teacher

Education (RATE) program and supporting Aboriginal educators to access professional learning and career pathways into teaching and specialist education roles. As part of the School Leadership, Culture and Care leadership team, you will lead regional RATE

Professional Learning Leaders (PLL) and support school-based RATE champions to build workforce capability,



cultural responsiveness and representation across Northern Territory schools.

Context statement

School Leadership, Culture and Care (SLCC) supports workforce attraction, development and sustainability by strengthening workforce systems, frameworks and partnerships that enable school leaders to make informed workforce decisions. A key priority is strengthening cultural responsiveness across the education system, recognising its role in staff wellbeing, inclusion, trust and improved outcomes for students and communities.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate RATE PLL onboarding, training, meetings and communication platforms ensuring role clarity and rigor.
2. Guide RATE PLLs and school-based RATE champions in supporting school leaders and Aboriginal educators in line with the

NT Department of Education and Training Cultural Responsiveness Framework.
1. Develop and document RATE PLL resources and processes creating efficiencies and consistency across regions/schools.
2. Co-lead the Aboriginal Educator team to meet deliverables, contributing to continuous improvement and sustainability.
3. Coordinate data collection/collation to inform evidence-based decision making and measure program impact over time.
4. Utilise effective collaborative skilled networks and relationships, with senior regional leaders to inform Aboriginal





educator workforce initiatives and strategically align activities for maximum impact.
- Coordinate, prepare and provide strategic advice on high-level correspondence, briefings and reports.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Extensive experience working within cross cultural and/or remote education settings.
2. Demonstrated experience in analysing data, developing communication materials and writing high level correspondence.
3. Highly developed leadership and management skills with proven ability to achieve outcomes leveraging individual and

collective strengths within teams for high performance.
- Demonstrated use of effective communication skills in range of educational, industry or community environments.
- Demonstration of initiative and development/implementation of program plans that align to strategic objectives.
- Highly developed engagement skills including the ability to innovate, manage change and influence outcomes across organisational boundaries with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Extensive experience in implementation and evaluation of evidence-based educator workforce initiatives.

Desirable

1. A degree in education or other relevant discipline.
2. Project management experience.
3. Experience in implementing and managing VET and Higher Education programs in complex cross-cultural environments.

Further information

Applicants are required to have a current working with children clearance notice (Ochre Card), a current driver’s licence, and be

willing to travel remotely by 4WD and in light aircraft. This position requires staying overnight in remote communities.

📌 RATE Professional Learning Leader Coordinator (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin