Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Pularumpi School
Job title Principal Designation Principal Level 3

Executive Contract Principal Level 3
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 25/01/2027 to 10/12/2027
Salary $160,531 - $168,559 Location Pularumpi-Pirlangimp
Remuneration Package $206,177
Position number 6148 RTF 359754 Closing 05/11/2026
Contact officer Rob Mills, Senior Director Top End on 08 8944 9260 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359754

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 is the leading educational professional
at Pularumpi School, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.

Context statement
Pularumpi School is located at Pirlangimpi along the northwestern coastline of Melville Island, catering to approximately 72 students
(preschool to Year 6). It operates across the spectrum of the Australian curriculum or Early Years Learning Framework. The Principal has




the responsibility to manage school operations as a leader of a medium sized workforce, with moderate organisational and human resource
management demands.

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 strategic direction of the school, including strengthening partnerships with the school representative body and

other agencies including Commonwealth Government agencies, NGOs, the private sector, and community groups.
3. 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.
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 small teaching load as required.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge,



skills and experience in a small to medium 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 skills in the management of school infrastructure, resources and finances including the development and management of large
budgets.

4. Demonstrated collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills resulting in improved student outcomes.
5. 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.

Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership.
2. Completion of Public Sector Management Program of 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 (Pirlangimpi)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
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