Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Operations
Job title Travel and Relocation Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Palmerston
Position number 43540 RTF 354357 Closing 02/09/2026
Contact officer Tracy McIntyre, Acting Director on 08 8944 9285 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=354357 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

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, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Provide advice, coordinate and manage relocation and travel information and processes in a timely manner to support Northern
Territory Government employees.
Context statement
School Operations provides operational advice and services to government schools, tailored to their needs and focused on

supporting their improvement agenda.



School Operations ensures the implementation of NT and Commonwealth Government

policies and department strategic priorities in NT Government schools. The position works within a small collaborative team often
in a high pressure setting. Priorities can change quickly requiring all team members to have a high level of adaptability and

resilience.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide advice, options and support to department staff on travel and relocation matters, always demonstrating professionalism

and cultural awareness and operating within the boundaries of agreed policies and procedures.

1. Schedule and organise relocations, liaising with all parties concerned to ensure that the relocation occurs with minimal

disruption, working within specific guidelines that require knowledge and understanding of operations, policies and procedures.

1. Manage the various integrated administrative functions and liaise with the Department of Corporate and Digital Development

(DCDD) Human Resources recruitment team, government school principals, Directors and Senior Directors to ensure new
recruits and transferees are relocated within required timeframes.

1. Process, acquit and record expenditure using government systems including NTGPay, Expense8, LTF Wizard, the department’s





approved travel booking system and Territory Record Manager (TRM).

1. Contribute to the delivery of the team’s core business services and undertake projects to support continuous improvement of

school operations and the department as required.
Selection criteria Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in coordinating official staff travel including the facilitation of approvals, bookings and payments or

the demonstrated skills and ability to acquire and apply this knowledge very quickly.

1. Familiarity of processes involved with the coordination of uplift of personal effects including household items, vehicles as well

as storage through selected provider or the demonstrated skills and ability to acquire and apply this knowledge very quickly.

1. Proven high-level organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure, attend to detail, exercise initiative, be responsive

to shifting priorities, complete tasks within required timeframes and work in a team environment with minimal supervision.

1. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the proven ability to be discreet and maintain

confidentiality.

1. Proficiency in office procedures and systems including relevant experience in word processing, databases, spreadsheets and

computer systems.

Further information

- Overnight travel may be required, staying in a range of accommodation.

Experience driving a 4WD (or capacity to obtain) is required.

The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain.

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