Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Operations

Job title Operations Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin

Position number 40679 RTF 357054 Closing 04/10/2026

Contact officer Shelley Skein, School Operations on 08 8951 1682 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357054

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 To provide high-level qualified support to School Operations and assist with the provision of school operational advice, manage issues and projects related to schools.

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 Northern Territory (NT) and Commonwealth Government policies and department strategic priorities in NT Government schools.

The position works within a small collaborative team based in Darwin that supports all regions and contributes to the priorities and strategic direction of the Department of Education and Training across the NT.

Key duties and responsibilities

1.



Provide operational advice and support to schools and regions, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
2. Provide high level administrative support to the School Operations team, including IT, communications, records management and

secretariat duties.
1. Undertake projects to support continuous improvement of School Operations and the agency using effective research and evidence-

based approaches.
1. Prepare briefings, newsflashes, reports, and general correspondence in a timely manner.
2. Support the team with procurement, processing of financial transactions and preparation of financial information.
3. Liaise effectively with all levels of staff within the department, other public sector agencies, external organisations and members of

the public.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated high level oral, written communication and interpersonal skills including with people from diverse backgrounds, and a

proven ability to be discreet.
1. Experience in project support including development, communication and implementation of policy and procedures.
2. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy and legislative requirements within a complex operating or government

environments.
1. Excellent organisational and time management skills and a demonstrated ability to use initiative, work independently and deliver

outcomes within tight and competing deadlines.
1. Demonstrated ability to operate efficiently and reliably with minimal supervision whilst meeting deadlines and with high attention to

detail.
1. Demonstrated experience in business administration functions such as finance, procurement, and administration.

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

📌 Operations Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin