Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Review and Operational Policy
Job title Administration Assistant Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $70,839 - $76,115 Location Darwin
Position number 19033 RTF 360358 Closing 10/11/2026
Contact Officer Grace Day at [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360358

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 considerations for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures go the OCPE
website.

Primary objective
Provide high-quality coordination and operational support to the School Review and Operational Policy work unit, within the
Assurance and Improvement Branch. Support the delivery of work unit priorities through effective information management,
coordination of activities and processes, stakeholder liaison,



and the preparation of documentation to facilitate the work unit
activities.
Context statement
The Assurance and Improvement branch provides expertise in policy, regulation, compliance, and standards across education. The
School Review and Operational Policy work unit supports the development, implementation, administration, and coordination of
delegations, operational policy, school governance, school review and partnership activities that contribute to effective service
delivery across the Department of Education and Training.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide administrative and secretariat support to the School Review and Operational Policy work unit, including word processing,

handling telephone enquiries, coordinating meetings, preparation of documents, filing, and the payment of invoices.
2. Liaise effectively and discreetly with all levels of staff within the department, external agencies and outside organisations.
3. Investigate and follow up on a range of administrative matters across the department on behalf of the School Review and Operational

Policy unit.
4.



Provide administrative and coordination support for School Review and Operational Policy, including maintaining accurate records,

preparing correspondence and documentation, coordinating and supporting business and financial processes to contribute to its
effective operation.

5. Undertake the use of Government computer systems including NTGPay, Travel Request Information Processing System (TRIPS) and
HP Records Manager (TRM).

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven administrative and secretarial skills including attention to detail and the ability to be discreet and maintain confidentiality.
2. Demonstrated high level of written and oral communication skills, interpersonal skills, including the ability to prepare general

correspondence with a high level of attention to detail.
3. Proven skills in the use of various computer applications including word processing, databases, emails and record management systems.
4. Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to work independently under pressure to complete

tasks within required timeframes.
5. Proven ability to participate in teams, build effective networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including people

from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Experience with NTG Systems such as Travel Request Information Processing (TRIPS), NTGPay and Expenses (corporate credit cards).
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid Northern Territory working with children clearance notice.

📌 Administration Assistant (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin