Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Dripstone Secondary College

Job title Special Education Support Officer, Auslan Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed from 12/12/2026 to 29/09/2029

Salary $76,477 - $87,191 Location Darwin

Position number 47598 RTF 357480 Closing 05/10/2026

Contact Maria Vlamos on 08 8983 7777 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357480

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective To assist teachers in implementing educational programs for a student who is deaf or hard of hearing and provide feedback to teachers to allow program modification and accurate assessments to be made.

Context statement

Dripstone Secondary School is expanding to be a full comprehensive high school offering education from Year 7 through to Year 12 by

1. Classroom teachers, the Special Education teacher,



and Special Education Support Officers work collaboratively to enable students

to maximise their learning within school, home and community settings. Families and community are integral to successful partnerships.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively with the Dripstone Secondary staff to assist in the planning, preparation, implementation and assessment of

individualised educational programs including effective strategies for students with profound hearing loss using Auslan and knowledge of augmentative communications methods.
1. Effectively communicate with students, families and work colleagues whilst maintaining confidentiality.
2. Prioritise and perform work tasks in a reliable manner, both as a team member and independently whilst adhering to school and

department policies.
1. Provide ongoing feedback regarding the progress of individual students and contribution to the programming.
2. Assist with the supervision and instruction of students in classrooms, within one to one and small group situations as identified by the

classroom teacher and in extra activities including excursions, camps and during recess and lunch as required.
1. Manage and complete a range of administrative tasks including school office duties, classroom displays, and SAMS/COMPASS entry





in a timely manner and other duties as directed by Business Manager and SWANS Team Leader.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proficient use of Auslan and knowledge of augmentative communications methods.
2. Demonstrated understanding of cultural and educational considerations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing and the ability

to communicate with the hearing impaired.
1. Demonstrated experience with student learning, educational progress and inclusion of students with hearing impairments or the ability

to quickly acquire this knowledge.
1. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and successfully develop effective partnerships with students,

parents and colleagues.
1. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work successfully independently and as part of a

team, exercising sound judgement.
1. Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to show empathy, patience and work effectively in a energetic and challenging

environment.
1. Ability to work effectively, with limited supervision and flexible team skills, in a fast-paced school environment, such as meeting

timeframes, passing on factual information clearly and representing the school to parents, families and community whilst maintaining confidentiality.

Desirable

1. Certificate/ Diploma in Auslan or similar.
2. NT Drivers Licence (and additional LR licence) or the ability to be able to obtain one.
3. Current first aid qualifications or the ability to be able to obtain one.

Further information Current Working with Children Clearance Notice is essential or the ability to obtain.

📌 Special Education Support Officer, Auslan (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin