Job description
Dripstone Secondary College

Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Nightcliff High School
Sanderson High School

Job title Principal Designation Principal Level 6 Executive Contract Principal Level 6
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 25/01/2027
Salary PLO6: $197,286 - $203,205
Remuneration Package PLEC6: $225,056 Location Darwin

Position number 6519 RTF 359464 Closing 03/11/2026
Contact Tim Morgan, A/Senior Director Education Darwin on 08 8944 9216 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=359464

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
Play a vital role in delivering the Department of Education and Training’s strategic priorities, providing educational leadership at Dripstone
Secondary College, Nightcliff High School or Sanderson High School as these schools transition to comprehensive Years 7-12 secondary
schools. Your role as Principal of the school includes inspiring students, staff and the broader school community to achieve the best
possible learning outcomes for every student.

Context statement
For further information on these schools, please go to;




http://www.dripstonesecondary.nt.edu.au/, http://www.sandersonhighschool.net.edu.au or http://www.nightcliffhigh.net.edu.au.
The Principal leads school operations, works collaboratively with external stakeholders and industry partners, strategic planning and
improvement priorities, managing a medium to large workforce and exercising responsibility for organisational, financial and human
resource management.

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.

5. Maintain a protected,



organised and high-performing learning environment.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge, skills and experience in a urban secondary or equivalent context including

leading the development and delivery of innovative teaching and learning programs and staff resulting in improved student outcomes.
2. Proven extensive 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 high level communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills resulting in improved tangible student
outcomes.

Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership.
2. Completion of an Executive Leadership 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 (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin