Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit 15/11/2026
Job title Daily Organisation Coordinator Designation Senior Teacher 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 19/01/2027 to 17/01/2029
Salary $145,286 Location Darwin
Position number 6433 RTF 360843 Closing 15/11/2026
Contact Officer Peter Ralph on 08 8999 1222 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360483

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 Daily Organisation Coordinator and MYHR Coordinator has the responsibility for the administration associated with managing the
coordination of the school’s reliefs and MYHR audit in a large complex school. The role also manages the relief teacher pool and is
responsible for attracting, retaining and supporting this team.
Context statement
Darwin High School is the largest secondary school in the Northern Territory, providing a diverse and inclusive learning environment for
approximately 2,000 students from Years 7 to 12. The school offers a broad range of academic, vocational and pathway opportunities,
including VET, and supports students from diverse cultural backgrounds, including international students. Following the 2026 transition
to a comprehensive Years 7–12 model, the school is focused on improving student outcomes, strengthening teaching quality and
supporting student wellbeing.




Key duties and responsibilities
1. Model effective classroom practice aligned to curriculum and pedagogical expectations.
2. Lead and support the Relief Teacher workforce to ensure continuity of teaching and learning.
3. Monitor staff absences and coordinate workforce deployment to meet operational and educational priorities.
4. Exercise professional judgement in the engagement and allocation of relief teachers.
5. Manage staffing systems and workforce data to support effective decision-making and compliance.
6. Monitor workforce utilisation and provide advice on staffing trends and operational improvements.
7. Communicate staffing arrangements and operational priorities to staff and leadership.
8. Coordinate effective information flow between stakeholders to support school operations.
9. Apply and promote professional standards, departmental policies and procedures in daily practice.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated cultural responsiveness and the ability to build productive relationships with diverse students, families,

communities and stakeholders.
2. Highly developed communication, collaboration and negotiation skills, with the ability to establish effective partnerships and

influence positive organisational and educational outcomes.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate workforce operations, manage staffing priorities and contribute to the effective delivery

of teaching and learning programs.
4. Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise sound skilled judgement, manage competing priorities and deliver high-

quality outcomes within agreed timeframes.
5. Demonstrated ability to support and guide staff in the consistent application of organisational processes, policies and procedures,

and contribute to workforce capability and continuous improvement.
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.

📌 Daily Organisation Coordinator (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin