Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Darwin High School

Job title Deputy Principal Designation Senior Teacher 7

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed from 19/01/2027 to 17/01/2029

Salary $188,515 Location Darwin

Position number 51452 RTF 358134 Closing 26/10/2026

Contact Officer Annette Pedersen, Principal on 08 8999 1222 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358134

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

You will provide strategic, educational and operational leadership as a senior member of the school leadership team to improve student achievement, wellbeing and organisational performance. Working in partnership with the principal, you will lead the implementation of school improvement priorities, build workforce capability, strengthen governance and accountability practices, and foster a culture of excellence,

innovation and continuous improvement. You will drive high-quality teaching and learning, develop productive partnerships with students,

families and the wider community, and ensure the effective delivery of educational services that achieve positive outcomes for all learners.

Context statement





Darwin High School is the largest secondary school in the Northern Territory, providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment for approximately 2,000 students from Years 7 to 12. The school offers a broad range of academic, vocational and pathway opportunities,

including VET, and supports students from diverse cultural backgrounds, including international students. Following the 2026 transition to a comprehensive Years 7–12 model, the school is focused on improving student outcomes, strengthening teaching quality and supporting student wellbeing.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead strategic improvement initiatives that enhance student outcomes, school performance and organisational effectiveness.
2. Build workforce capability through leadership, coaching, performance development and succession planning.
3. Drive excellence in teaching, learning and student wellbeing through evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement.
4. Provide stewardship of resources, governance and operational functions to ensure effective, safe and compliant service delivery.
5. Foster productive partnerships with students, families, communities and stakeholders that support educational outcomes and school

improvement.
1. Maintain a safe, organised and high-performing learning environment.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to provide strategic educational leadership that improves teaching quality,



student achievement, wellbeing outcomes

and whole-school performance.
1. Proven experience leading and developing staff through coaching, mentoring, performance management and the creation of high-

performing professional teams.
1. Demonstrated capability to lead complex initiatives, implement organisational change and align operational practices with strategic

priorities and system goals.
1. Highly developed communication, negotiation and relationship-management skills, including the ability to engage effectively with diverse

communities and stakeholders.
1. Demonstrated ability to exercise sound professional judgement, manage resources responsibly, ensure compliance with legislative

requirements and make informed decisions in complex environments.
1. Demonstrated commitment to ethical practice, compliance and skilled standards.

Desirable

1. Post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership.
2. Completion of Public Sector Management Program or equivalent.

Further information Registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the Northern Territory and a Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card), or the ability to obtain, is required in this position. If the position is advertised as Assistant Principal, include this statement: The successful applicant will be required to adhere to and model the NTPS Code of Conduct (refer advertising attachments), the Education Act, Financial

Management Act, Public Sector Employment Management Act and other relevant legislation with the utmost integrity. The successful applicant will also hold specific delegations under the abovementioned Acts and will therefore be required to understand and follow these to maintain accountability.

📌 Deputy Principal (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin