Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Belyuen School
Job title Principal Belyuen Designation Executive Contract Principal Level 2

Principal Level 2
Job type Full time Duration PLEC2: Fixed from 25/01/2027 for 4 years

PLO2: Ongoing commencing 25/01/2027
Salary PLO2: $151,040 – $155,571 Location Belyuen
Remuneration package PLEC2: $200,172
Position number 7442 RTF 360726 Closing 17/11/2026
Contact officer Shontelle Petterson, A/Director Remote Schools, Top End on 08 894 49265 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=360726
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 Belyuen School, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.

Context statement
Belyuen School is located in Belyuen Community on the Cox Peninsula Road, 1.5 hours from Darwin. The current enrolment is approx.
50, across Preschool to Year 6. The majority of students are Indigenous and speak non- standard Australian or Aboriginal English as well
as Emi and Batjamalh. The school has a Play,



Stay Learn program, preschool, primary and middle year’s classes. It operates across the
spectrum of the Australian curriculum, or Early Years Learning Framework and where relevant, supporting the delivery of distance
secondary education. The Principal has the responsibility to manage school operations as a leader of a small workforce, with small
organisational and human resource management demands.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development of the school’s vision with a focus on a shared respectful culture that challenges and sets high expectations of

students and teachers to drive student outcomes and ensure effective teaching.
2. Lead and drive the operational direction of the school, including strengthening partnerships with the school representative body and

other agencies including government agencies, NGOs, the private sector, and community groups.
3. Effectively manage school resources; implement transparent evidence-based improvement plans and policies; determine program priorities

and the allocation of teaching and other resources to meet and manage diverse needs.
4. Ensure 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.
5. Embed a culture of achievement and continuous improvement through constructive management practices, ensuring research,





innovation and creativity and review the effectiveness of processes.
6. Carry a teaching load.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven contemporary leadership knowledge, skills and experience in a small remote combined school or equivalent context including

leading the development and delivery of innovative teaching and learning programs and staff resulting in improved student outcomes.
2. Proven high level knowledge of contemporary teaching and learning programs relevant to complex and challenging, culturally diverse

school environments including targeted programs for English as an additional Language / Dialect (EAL/D).
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 student outcomes.

Desirable
1. Post-graduate qualifications in educational leadership.
2. Completion of Public Sector Management 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.

📌 Principal Belyuen
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Belyuen