Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Strategic Engagement Partnerships

Job title Assistant Director Aboriginal Partnerships Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 26/02/2027

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

Position number 43470 RTF 356358 Closing 15/09/2026

Contact officer Katrina Sadowski Senior Director Student Attendance and Engagement Programs and Services at

[email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356358

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 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.

This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Lead the strategic oversight of externally delivered programs, including Stars and Clontarf, that enhance outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, with a focus on contract management, program performance, evaluation, and fostering strong stakeholder relationships.





Context statement The Strategic Engagement Partnerships unit provides strategic leadership and oversight of key externally delivered programs that support student engagement and participation in education. This includes management of partnership agreements, program monitoring, contract management, evaluation activities, and other initiatives that strengthen student voice and support positive education outcomes

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Manage the development, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of Clontarf and Stars programs and

partnership agreements, including oversight of contracted service providers and stakeholder engagement.
1. Provide a high degree of leadership and support to utilise contemporary management skills to manage staff performance and

build effective team relationships, achieve multi-skilling and manage change effectively.
1. Review program a performance, including contract compliance and service delivery outcomes, and identify opportunities for

continuous improvement.
1. Develop and maintain effective cooperative internal networks and relationships, including regions, schools, cross-government

agencies, non-government organisations, Aboriginal organisations, Commonwealth and state and territory stakeholders.
1. Coordinate, prepare and provide strategic and operational advice on correspondence, briefings, submissions, reports, program

evaluations and communication materials, and contribute to high-level internal and external reporting.





Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage highly complex projects and programs, including strategic planning, program design,

implementation, contract management, performance monitoring, evaluation and reporting across a diverse portfolio of initiatives.
1. Demonstrated high-level interpersonal, negotiation, consultation and communication skills, with the ability to provide strategic

advice and prepare complex briefs, evaluations, reports and recommendations to inform senior executive and government decision-making.
1. Demonstrated knowledge of government systems, public sector legislation, policy and governance requirements, including

contract management, financial management, risk management, information management and performance reporting frameworks.
1. Demonstrated experience in reviewing program effectiveness, analysing performance and outcome data, and providing

evidence-based recommendations to support continuous improvement, future policy development and funding decisions.
1. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a cross-cultural environment and establish strategic partnerships with a broad

range of internal and external stakeholders, including Aboriginal communities and organisations, with a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture, family and community structures. Desirable

1. A degree in social science or other relevant discipline.
2. Contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures, including the Indigenous education reform agenda.

Further information Must have a current working with children clearance notice (Ochre Card), and be willing to travel remotely on occasion.

📌 Assistant Director Aboriginal Partnerships (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin