Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Jilkminggan - Big Rivers Region
Job title School Nutrition Program Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 3 96%
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $68,005 - $73,070 Location Djembrie-Duck Ck/Jil
Position number 46997 RTF 359876 Closing 08/11/2026
Contact Pushparaj Khanal, Business Manager, Jilkminggan School, 08 8975 5398 or

[email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359876

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
Provide meals on a daily basis to all students at Jilkminggan School to promote school attendance, engagement, health and
wellbeing. Manage the School Nutrition Program’s operation in accordance with the Commonwealth Government funding body’s
grants schedule, guidelines and standards. Manage School Nutrition Program staff. Mentor and encourage employment of local
Indigenous staff in the Program. Provide computer-based performance reporting against key progress indicators to the Grant
Provider.

Context statement
Jilkminggan School is responsible for providing education to approximately 85 Indigenous Students from Preschool to Year 12 in




a remote Indigenous community under the direction of the NT Department of Education. A primary focus is to improve the
attendance and engagement of students. The School Nutrition Program aims to increase attendance by offering meals at school as
an incentive for students to attend and engage in school every day. The Program also provides nutritious meals to promote student
health and wellbeing.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Oversee the provision of nutritious breakfasts, lunches and fruit for up to 85 students per school day in accordance with the

NT Government Education Department’s policy on Canteen, Nutrition and Healthy Eating.
2. Maintain and oversee implementation of standards of hygiene and occupational health and safety in accordance with NT

Department of Health, Environmental Heath Branch, as a registered food business.
3. Mentor local Indigenous staff and encourage the employment of local Indigenous people in the Program.
4. Plan, schedule and supervise all aspects of food ordering and preparation.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound level of written, oral and digital communication skills.
2. Ability to manage staff and mentor employees.
3. Demonstrated ability to complete tasks and meet deadlines.
4. Proven high level of focus on customer service delivery with a friendly demeanour.
5. Proven ability to plan and oversee the preparation of Meals for large groups of clients.
6. Understanding and ability to relate to a primary clientele of school children within a remote Indigenous cultural background.
7. Demonstrated confidence to address and communicate workplace expectations and attendance.
8. NT Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

Desirable
1. Experience of living and working in a remote Indigenous Community.
2. Senior First Aid Certificate.
3. Health and Safety training certificate.
4. Certificate level qualifications in food or business.

Further information
Successful applicants are required to hold a current working with children’ clearance. Additional criminal history checks may be
required.

📌 School Nutrition Program Coordinator (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Northern Territory