Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Zuccoli Primary School Job title Special Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%

Job type
Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 21/11/2026 Salary $76,477
- $87,191 Location Palmerston Position number 43719 RTF 358114 Closing 18/10/2026 Contact Officer Joanna Panatos on 08 7923 0222 or [email protected] About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358114 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans 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. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website. Primary objective To assist in the implementation of departmental and school-based policies and programs to achieve optimal educational outcomes for children with varying degrees of impairment and to work collaboratively to facilitate the effective and successful inclusion of students into the community. Context statement Zuccoli Primary School is a large urban primary school located in Palmerston and caters for students from preschool to Year 6. The school includes some shared facilities with the adjacent Catholic Primary School. Zuccoli Primary is a future focused and dynamic primary school where the Early Years Learning Framework and Australian Curriculum are delivered. The school is committed to catering for student’s individual learning needs,



abilities and interests in a secure and caring environment. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Work collaboratively with the teaching team to assist in the planning, preparation, implementation and assessment of individualised educational programs that specifically address the diverse learning needs of students within a special school setting. 2. Be available when necessary for after school hours meetings, professional learning, school activities and discussions with other professionals. 3. Under the teacher’s direction collect and enter data in health and hygiene, personal management, recreation and leisure and behaviour management. 4. Administer first aid and provide medication in accordance with school policies. 5. Effectively communicate with students with diverse diagnosis and work colleagues whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality. Selection criteria Essential 1. Demonstrated successful experience working with students with diverse diagnosis, to provide learning opportunities and recognised interventions to address deficits in areas such as communication, self-regulation, social/interpersonal skills and functional academic skills. 2. An ability to work within a cross-cultural environment, interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and successfully develop effective partnerships with students and colleagues. 3. Demonstrated effective oral, written and computer communication skills, and the ability to work successfully independently and as part of a team, exercising sound judgement. 4. Current Working with Children Clearance Notice and First Aid Certificate. 5. Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to show empathy, patience and work effectively in a agile and challenging environment. Desirable 1. Qualifications or ability to obtain qualifications related to supporting students with disability in educational settings. 2. Light Rigid NT Driver Licence. Further information The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or be in the process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card and current First Aid Certificate.

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