Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Acacia Hill School
Job title Principal Acacia Hill School Designation Principal Level 5

Executive Contract Principal Level 5
Job type Full Time Duration PLO5: Ongoing commencing 25/01/2027

PLEC5: Fixed from 25/01/2027 for up to 4 years
Salary PLO5: $185,925 - $191,503 Location Alice Springs
Remuneration package PLEC5: $218,341
Position number 8128 RTF 359593 Closing 09/11/2026
Contact Belinda Pearson, Acting Executive Director Schools and Regions on 08 8951 1653 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=359593

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 Training and is the leading educational
professional at Acacia Hill School, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.
Context statement
Acacia Hill School is a specialised school catering for students with special needs in Central Australia. The school has approximately 125
student enrolments across the base school site and multiple satellite classes hosted by other schools across Alice Springs. The school




offers an inclusive and intensive education for children of pre-school, primary and secondary age and caters for students with a range of
intellectual, physical, sensory, behavioural, emotional and multiple disabilities. It operates across the spectrum of the Australian
curriculum and the 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 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.

Selection criteria
Essential
1.



Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge, skills and experience in a small combined early years, primary, middle and

secondary special school or equivalent context including leading the development and delivery of creative 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 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.
Successful applicants may elect ongoing employment pending eligibility or an executive contract fixed for 4 years.

📌 Principal Acacia Hill School (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Alice Springs