Senior Teacher 1 - Remuneration Package $170,770 (including salary $145,286)
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services
Alice Springs, Katherine, Tennant Creek
Several vacancies are available in Alice Springs, Tennant Creek and Katherine.

Ready to Take Your Education Career Beyond the Classroom?

Are you an experienced educator and inclusive education specialist looking for greater impact, professional autonomy and genuine work-life balance?

If you're looking for a role that combines leadership, influence and flexibility, this could be your next career move. Enjoy the opportunity to support schools and students across the Northern Territory while working in a corporate-based position that offers regular hours, professional autonomy and freedom from many of the administrative demands of school-based teaching.

We are seeking Senior Teacher’s Inclusive Education to provide specialist leadership, coaching and advice that helps schools create learning environments where every student can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity is based within the corporate Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) team, and the role is to influence educational outcomes at both a school and system level while working alongside multidisciplinary professionals dedicated to improving inclusion, engagement and learning across the Territory.

About the Role

As the Senior Teacher Inclusive Education, you will work within a Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS) framework to build the capability of educators and school leaders across the Northern Territory to deliver inclusive educational programs for students with disability.

Key responsibilities include:

- Coaching and mentoring teachers and education professionals to strengthen inclusive teaching practices.





- Supporting complex student cases through evidence-based recommendations and strategies.

- Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and external agencies to deliver coordinated support for students and families.

- Designing and delivering professional learning and training programs.

- Promoting best-practice approaches in inclusive education, intervention and student support.

- Contributing to service delivery improvements and high-quality educational outcomes across the Northern Territory.

What We're Looking For

To be successful, you will bring:

- Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory.

- A recognised postgraduate qualification in Special Education or Inclusive Education.

- Demonstrated experience supporting students with disability through evidence-based inclusive education practices.

- Solid leadership, mentoring and coaching capabilities.

- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.

- Experience delivering professional learning and facilitating training.

- Contemporary knowledge of special education, inclusion and intervention programs.

What you’ll get in return:

- The highest teaching rates in Australia with salary of $145,286

- Ongoing, secure employment with the Northern Territory Government

- Meaningful work that directly impacts student outcomes and inclusion

- Opportunities to lead, mentor and influence educational practice





- Collaboration with multidisciplinary professionals across education and allied health

- Flexible and varied work across schools and communities throughout the Territory

- Relocation assistance and additional employment benefits may be available for eligible candidates

- Study and professional learning opportunities to develop your career and professional practice.

- Attraction and retention incentives based on certain conditions and eligibility.

Several positions available. Corporate-based conditions apply to this position, including 6 weeks of recreation leave each year.

Life in the Northern Territory

This role offers a unique opportunity to work with diverse communities and make a genuine difference where it matters most. Travel to remote schools may be required, including occasional overnight stays, four-wheel drive travel, with training provided and light aircraft travel.

Applicants must:

- Hold a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

- Hold or be willing to obtain a current NT Driver Licence.

- Be willing to undertake regional and remote travel as required.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Michelle Harwood, Assistant Director Client Services
on 04•• ••• 207 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 19270
Closing date: 28/09/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

📌 Senior Teacher Inclusive Education (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Alice Springs