Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Ramingining School, East Arnhem
Job title School Based Attendance and Engagement Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 20/01/2027
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Ramingining
Position number 48885 RTF 359570 Closing 04/11/2026
Contact Officer Deanne Kathagen Principal Ramingining School on 0491 918 746 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359570

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 develop and monitor achievement towards the Annual School Improvement Plan (ASIP) attendance and engagement goals and manage
case plans to re-engage students in school. Lead a team of attendance and engagement school-based staff. As an Authorised Person
under Northern Territory (NT) and Australian Government legislation, issue notices and direction in relation to school enrolment,
attendance, and participation, including infringement notices.
Context statement





Ramingining is an Aboriginal Australian community of mainly Yolngu people in the Northern Territory, Australia, 560 kilometres east of
Darwin. It is on the edge of the Arafura Swamp in Arnhem Land. Ramingining School is a very remote indigenous school situated in East
Arnhem Land. The school has an active FaFT program, Pre-school, Primary, Middle Years, and Senior Secondary with an enrolment of
250 students. The students speak in their first language and English is a second or third language. The Yolngu families are very active in
their culture and Yolngu and non-Indigenous teachers work as teams to plan and teach the whole school curriculum.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work proactively within the school to support, develop, and implement school attendance strategies based on patterns and trends

evidenced in attendance data and align with Australian and NT Government’s priorities and strategies for attendance.
2. Lead the development of ASIP attendance and engagement goals and actions and monitor progression and achievement.
3. Develop clear case plans to re-engage children and young people in education that articulate goals, actions, and timeframes, in

partnership with families, relevant school staff, and other government and non-government agencies within statutory and non-
statutory frameworks.

4. As an Authorised Person under the Education Act 2015, issue notices and direction in relation to school enrolment, attendance, and




participation, including infringement notices.

5. Maintain accurate activity data and case management records in line with statutory and departmental requirements.
6. Participate in and contribute to school initiatives and activities aimed at attendance and engagement.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive knowledge and experience in effective case management in relation to children and young people within statutory and non-

statutory frameworks.
2. Demonstrated experience with databases to accurately record information that may be used in legal proceedings, and knowledge and

experience in managing sensitive and confidential information.
3. Demonstrated capability to work within a cross-cultural school workplace, interact effectively with children and young people from

diverse cultures and successfully develop effective partnerships with students, families, school staff and community and government
stakeholders.

4. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills in challenging situations.
5. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to suit the audience.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage own workload, time management techniques and initiative to increase productivity and achieve

results.
7. Proficient in the use of computer software including Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook.
Desirable
1. Willingness to conduct lengthy foot patrols in the local community.
2. Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Humanitarian Studies, Community Development and/or Youth Work.
Further information
1. The successful applicant must possess a current Working with Children Clearance Notice and a current NT driver’s licence.
2. The vacancy is based on school conditions

📌 School Based Attendance and Engagement Officer (Ramingining)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Ramingining