Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Alice Springs College

Job title Assistant Principal, Organisation and Designation Senior Teacher 4

Culture

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 19/01/2027 up to 2 years

Salary $165,076 Location Alice Springs

Position number 260050 RTF 359191 Closing 28/10/2026

Contact Officer Donna O’Brien, Principal Alice Springs College on 0438 061 299 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359191

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 and operational leadership across key priority areas to drive school improvement, lead workforce capability,

optimise resources, and ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching, learning and wellbeing outcomes. Working in partnership with the Principal, the role aligns whole-school practices, uses evidence-informed approaches to drive continuous improvement, and leads teams to achieve school and departmental priorities.

Context statement

Alice Springs College will commence in 2027 following an amalgamation. This role provides leadership of whole-school operations to ensure strategic priorities are met.

Key responsibilities include daily organisation,



professional growth and development, workforce management, including human resource functions, strategic partnerships, wellbeing programs and services, and the effective use of resources to improve student outcomes. The successful applicant will work with the leadership team and whole school community to establish and embed systems, processes and policies that support a high-performing culture and drive continuous school improvement.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Lead the implementation of curriculum, pedagogy, wellbeing and data-informed improvement practices.
2. Lead and support teams to ensure effective delivery of teaching, learning and school priorities.
3. Monitor student outcomes and use data to inform planning, decision-making and improvement actions.
4. Manage resources, including staffing, timetables, budgets and reporting processes.
5. Ensure consistent implementation of policies, procedures and strategic priorities.
6. Lead professional learning and continuous improvement to build staff capability and performance.
7. Maintain a safe, organised and high-performing learning workplace.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated capacity to set strategic direction, align priorities and lead teams to achieve strategic and operational outcomes,

including the implementation of complex whole-of-school initiatives that deliver sustained improvements in student achievement, engagement and wellbeing.
1.



Proven ability to lead, supervise, coach and develop staff, including Senior Teachers and teaching teams, to build leadership capability,

strengthen professional practice, foster culturally responsive practice, manage performance and achieve organisational objectives.
1. Demonstrated ability to manage and optimise resources, staffing allocations, timetables, budgets, workload distribution and

operational priorities to ensure effective service delivery and achievement of school goals.
1. High-level ability to use data, research and evidence to inform strategic planning, evaluate program effectiveness, monitor

performance, allocate resources and drive continuous improvement across a school
1. Deep knowledge of curriculum, assessment, pedagogy and wellbeing frameworks, with the ability to lead consistent, high-quality

teaching and learning practices, influence educational improvement and support positive outcomes for all students across a school.

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. 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.

📌 Assistant Principal Organisation and Culture (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
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