Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Attendance Engagement Programs and

Services

Job title School Attendance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Alice Springs

Position number 47148 RTF 356637 Closing 05/10/2026

Contact officer Jono Schwalger, Assistant Director on 0439 164 942 or [email protected]

About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356637

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

School Attendance Officers are responsible for undertaking compliance action against parents, guardians and independent students who are in breach of the educational provision of compulsory school age children and young people as outlined in the Northern Territory

Education Act 2015.

Context statement

Student Attendance and Engagement is responsible for the implementation and management of a range of Australian and Northern

Territory Government initiatives, focused on student attendance and engagement in schooling or other eligible options, leading to improved school enrolment and attendance rates in the Northern Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. As an Authorised Person under the Northern Territory Education Act, issue legal notices in relation to school enrolment and

attendance,



including the issuing of infringement notices and summons’ to parents, guardians, or independent students to appear in court.
1. Analyse enrolment and attendance data, prepare and document evidence, coordinate prosecution briefs and other material as required

for submission in Court.
1. Accountable for the monitoring of attendance and engagement in schooling, training, eligible options or other approved education

programs.
1. Work collaboratively across the department to ensure productive and effective engagement on service delivery and reporting.
2. Maintain a high level of data and record keeping to inform evidence-based analysis.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to work in a legislative environment including interpreting legislation, conducting research into complex case

management, and preparing student enrolment and attendance data for compliance and legal purposes.
1. Working knowledge, or the ability to quickly acquire, relevant NT and Commonwealth legislation including but not limited to the NT

Education Act, the Care and Protection of Children Act, the NT Criminal Code, and the Youth Justice Act.
1. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to suit the audience, with

conflict resolution skills in challenging situations, in a culturally sensible environment, delivering with sensitivity and understanding.
1. Experience analysing the work environment and contributing to the development of plans, strategies, and team goals, with the ability

to identify broader influences that may impact on a state or Commonwealth level.
1. Ability and willingness to travel to and from remote and very remote communities as required in light aircraft or 4WD, sometimes at

short notice.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the functions of the position.

Further information The occupant of this position must have a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and driver’s licence.

📌 School Attendance Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Alice Springs