Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Larapinta Primary School

Job title Literacy Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3 - 96%

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 25/02/2027

Salary $68,005 - $73,070 Location Alice Springs

Position number 47179 RTF 360322 Closing 16/11/2026

Contact Jackie Mullins on 08 8958 5155 or [email protected]

About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360322

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
The Literacy Support Officer works as part of a team at Larapinta Primary School to support student language development. The Literacy
Support Officer is involved in the delivery of a daily language and literacy program and works with teachers and senior staff to design and
deliver small group interventions.
Context statement
Larapinta Primary School is in Alice Springs and has approximately 340 students from preschool to Year 6. The education program is
delivered to students from diverse backgrounds with many Aboriginal and second language families. The Literacy Support Officer works




within the Larapinta Primary School approach to literacy framework.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop and deliver small group oral language and phonological awareness interventions and other interventions as required under

the guidance and support of the Inclusive Practices team leaders.
2. Deliver in-class systematic synthetic phonics program in consultation and coordination with the leadership team and classroom

teachers.
3. Provide administrative support to the leadership team and teaching staff as necessary, assist with data collection and screen for student

outcomes and needs – observations, feedback to teachers regarding student progress, and administration duties.
4. Prepare materials and resources to meet individual student needs.
5. Follow direction from school staff, as well as school policy and procedures.
6. Attend and participate in meetings, general staff meetings, and at times Educational Adjustment Plan meetings.
7. Participate in classroom activities, outdoor activities, playground supervision, and excursions by following school policy and procedures

as well as individual student management plans to ensure safety and welfare.
8. Administer First Aid as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge of the school environment and relevant personnel and agencies that work as a team to support students with additional

learning needs.
2. Knowledge of techniques that support working with children with language and learning disabilities or delays in an educational and

supportive workplace.
3. Ability to develop and maintain rapport, respect and positive relationships with a diverse range of students and staff.
4. Demonstrated ability to always act professionally.
5. Proven ability to lead small groups of students in literacy interventions.
6. Senior First Aid certificate.
Further information
Must hold or have ability to obtain a Northern Territory Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card).

📌 Literacy Support Officer (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Alice Springs