Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Driver Secondary School

Job title Administration and Business Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 06/01/2027

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

Position number 18372 RTF 359019 Closing 28/10/2026

Contact officer Elizabeth Andrade, Assistant Principal Special Education Centre on 08 8997 7860 or email [email protected]

About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359019

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 to 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

Provide high level business, administrative and accounts management support, as well as leadership and direction to the Administration Officer, to ensure the smooth running of the Driver Secondary School Special Education Centre.

Context statement

Driver Secondary School is expanding to be a full comprehensive high school offering education from Year 7 through to Year 12 by 2029, providing a seamless and inclusive learning environment that caters to a diverse range of student interests and abilities. Our curriculum is guided by the Australian Curriculum and the South

Australian Certificate of Education for senior years students, and our school is designed to deliver the Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training, with all students on a Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training pathway ensuring that students meet the academic standards required for successful completion of secondary education. In addition to a strong academic curriculum, the school incorporates Vocational Education and Training pathways, enabling students to gain practical skills and industry-recognised qualifications alongside their academic studies.



This dual focus equips students with both the knowledge and competencies necessary to pursue further education, training, or direct entry into the workforce, fostering well-rounded, future-ready graduates.

Driver

Secondary

School is committed to providing an inclusive educational environment that values and responds to the diverse cultural backgrounds, learning needs, abilities and support needs of students across Year 7-12.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Build and sustain positive and team-oriented working relationships through effective oral, interpersonal and written communication skills, working closely with

teachers, support staff, therapists, school leadership, students, parents and carers and other stakeholders from diverse professional, cultural and linguistic backgrounds to support excellent service delivery and the smooth day-to-day operations of the Special Education Centre (SEC).
1. Ensure the smooth day to day operations of the SEC by undertaking general office administrative support, corporate business management and operational

coordination tasks, e.g. front-of-house and reception duties; executive support and coordination and management related duties; Work Health and Safety monitoring and compliance and Student and Family Wellbeing and Support related duties; and corporate business support and office administrative services and coordination duties.
1. Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the Administration Officer to ensure effective and efficient administrative support service is provided to the SEC’s

teachers, students and staff.
1. Carry out information, records and data management tasks, and undertake other duties as directed.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High-level written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders from diverse cultural and professional

backgrounds, together with strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in data entry.
1.



A commitment to high service standards, empathy, and inclusion, with a genuine desire to support and empower young people with additional needs, while

maintaining a high level of confidentiality and discretion.
1. Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex administrative processes, schedules, and resources in a dynamic school setting, while effectively managing

competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
1. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with teachers, support staff, therapists, school leadership, students,

parents and carers, and external stakeholders from diverse professional, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds, contributing to effective service delivery and the smooth operation of the Special Education Centre and broader school community.
1. Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, together with strong organisational, time management, workflow prioritisation, and multitasking abilities.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary office and administrative processes and procedures, including staff coordination, management of emails, electronic

diaries and calendars, records and file management systems, and video conferencing platforms and operations.
1. Demonstrated experience in providing assistance through troubleshooting and proactive problem-solving, with the ability to identify issues and implement

practical solutions.
1. A current Senior First Aid qualification incorporating the management and administration of medications (or a willingness to obtain this qualification at the time

of employment) is essential. Highly Desirable

1. A Northern Territory Bus Licence, or the ability to obtain one, would be advantageous.
2. Previous experience working with young people with additional needs, disabilities, or other vulnerabilities.
3. Experience in SAMS database administration, data management, information retrieval, and reporting, including maintaining data integrity, supporting school

timetabling processes, and producing accurate records and reports to support operational and educational decision-making. Further information The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT prior to appointment.

📌 Administration and Business Support Officer (Palmerston City)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Palmerston City