Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Gray Primary School
Job title Aboriginal Education Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 92%
Job type Part time Duration Ongoing commencing 20/12/2026
Salary $73,291 - $83,558 Location Palmerston
Position number 19510 RTF 350315 Closing 16/11/2026
Contact Officer Donna Westaway on 08 8932 1700 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350315

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.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website

Primary objective
Work with staff to provide guidance and support for students and the school community to achieve strong educational outcomes and
enhance student wellbeing, attendance and engagement. The role strengthens positive relationships between the school, students and
families by providing support for students through a meal program and actively participating in planning, meetings and school events,
encouraging parent participation in all school activities.
Context statement
Gray Primary School is located in the suburb of Gray in the city of Palmerston. The school values: Respect, Achievement and




Responsibility, where developed collaboratively with the school community. The school mission is to be a vibrant teaching and learning
centre that maximises each child's academic, social and wellbeing potential in a safe, healthy, inclusive and collaborative environment. This
mission ties to the school vision of "Together there are no limits to what we can achieve". The school has an explicit teaching pedagogical
approach to learning. The school has an embedded motto of 'The Gray Way' which encompasses the values, mission and vision into one
statement. Literacy, Numeracy, student wellbeing and attendance improvement remain a focus for the school. Gray Primary School also
manages the Palmerston Child and Family Centre (PCFC) which is situated off site in Farrar, Palmerston. The PCFC runs programs including
Young Mums Strong Mums and FaFT.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide a caring and supportive environment for students to achieve improved outcomes in the education system by working with

students, families, school staff, community members, and external agencies and organisations.
2. Facilitate and deliver a meals program which caters for students that do not have or have forgotten their Breakfast, Recess and Lunch.

Support families in need to access Foodbank through their referral program.
3. Assist and support the school principal and leadership team with the development of a harmonious school setting that is culturally





inclusive and works to actively engage and empower students and their families through in-class support, whole school support and
home visits.

4. Liaise, assist, promote and support the establishment of sustainable networks which link families, students, schools, Aboriginal
organisations and Government agencies.

5. Provide administrative and professional support services associated with the primary objective of the position.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrate high-level and comprehensive understanding of Aboriginal issues, knowledge and culture, and proven ability to assist in

the implementation of programs that celebrate and raise awareness and understanding of Aboriginal culture.
2. Proven ability to work within a cross-cultural school environment, interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and

successfully develop effective partnerships with families and the community.
3. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with Aboriginal students and liaise with their families, and community in

governmental agencies, to develop mechanisms to improve student attendance and retention, including an understanding of the
experience of families from remote communities where families communicate primarily in their traditional language.

4. Demonstrated ability to work individually and as part of a team to assist in the planning, coordination and implementation of strategies
and programs for Aboriginal students and their families.

5. Proven ability to operate in a politically and culturally sensitive environment.
Further information
1. The successful applicant is required to hold a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT or have the ability to

obtain.
2. Current NT Driver’s Licence or the ability to obtain one.
3. The vacancy is based on school conditions.

📌 Aboriginal Education Officer (Palmerston City)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Palmerston City