Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Nganambala School

Job title Principal Designation Principal Level 1

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing

Salary $147,068 - $150,012 Location Nganambala

Position number 52142 RTF 358796 Closing 27/10/2026
Contact officer Shontelle Petterson, Acting Director Top End Remote Schools on 08 894 49265 or

[email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358796
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
The principal plays a vital role in delivering the strategic plan of the Department of Education and Training and is the leading educational
professional at Nganambala School, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.
Context statement
Nganambala is a remote, very small primary school located approximately 230km from Darwin. It operates across the spectrum of the
Australian curriculum, or Early Years Learning Framework.



The principal has the autonomy to manage school operations as a leader of a
small workforce.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development of the school’s vision with a focus on a shared respectful culture that challenges and sets high expectations of

students and teachers to drive student outcomes and ensure effective teaching.
2. Lead and drive the operational direction of the school, including strengthening partnerships with the school representative body and

other agencies including government agencies, NGOs, the private sector, and community groups.
3. Effectively manage school resources; implement transparent evidence-based improvement plans and policies; determine program priorities

and the allocation of teaching and other resources to meet and manage diverse needs.
4. Ensure systematic methods for collecting and interpreting evidence to identify excellent teaching and learning; use data to improve

school performance and share best management practice and use of resources appropriately.
5. Embed a culture of achievement and continuous improvement through constructive management practices, ensuring research,

innovation and creativity and review the effectiveness of processes.
6. Carry a teaching load.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven contemporary leadership knowledge,



skills and experience in a remote primary school or equivalent context including leading

the development and delivery of innovative teaching and learning programs and staff resulting in improved student outcomes.
2. Proven high level knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning programs relevant to complex and challenging, culturally diverse

school environments.
3. Proven accountability for the operational management of relevant legislation and policies at both a Territory and national level,

including demonstrated experience managing school infrastructure, human resources and finances including the development and
management of considerable budgets.

4. Demonstrated collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills resulting in improved student outcomes.
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, att. 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.

📌 Principal (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Northern Territory