Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Numbulwar School
Job title Principal Designation Principal Level 4

Executive Contract Principal Level 4
Job type Full Time Duration Fixed up to 12/07/2027
Salary PLO4: $174,548 - $179,784 Location Numbulwar
Remuneration package PLEC4: $212,362
Position number 7008 RTF 358888 Closing 01/11/2026
Contact Jen Robson, Director Remote Schools, Big Rivers on 08 8972 5308 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au https://industry.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358888

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 Numbulwar school, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.
Context statement
Numbulwar School is in the community of Numbulwar in East Arnhem Land, 570km southeast of Darwin. There are approximately 100
students enrolled at the school and 16 teaching staff.



Numbulwar School provides education services to students from early years to
senior years; the senior years program is supported through the NT Open Education Centre. The school priorities are attendance, student
achievement in numeracy, literacy and pathways to employment as well as community engagement and participation.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development and implementation of the school’s vision and strategic direction of the school with a focus on continuous

improvement, innovation, research, a shared respectful culture that challenges and sets high expectations and strengthens partnerships
with internal and external stakeholders.

2. Effectively manage school resources; implement clear evidence-based improvement plans and policies; determine program priorities
and the allocation of teaching and other resources to meet and manage diverse needs.

3. Establish 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.

4. Drive a culture of achievement and continuous improvement through constructive management practices, ensuring research,
innovation and creativity and review the effectiveness of processes.

Selection criteria
Essential
1.



Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge, skills and experience in a remote school or equivalent context including leading

the development and delivery of cutting-edge 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 (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.

📌 Principal (Numbulwar)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Numbulwar