Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Operations
Job title Operations Consultant Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 – $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 19003 RTF 360264 Closing 18/11/2026
Contact Tamika Chin, Director School Operations Darwin on 08 8901 1371 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360264
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 and aims for a workforce that represents the community. 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
Provide high-level professional support to School Operations and assist with the provision of school operational advice, manage issues
and projects related to schools.
Context statement
School Operations provides operational advice and services to government schools, tailored to their needs and focused on supporting
their improvement agenda. School Operations ensures the implementation of NT and Commonwealth Government policies and
department strategic priorities in NT Government schools. The position works within a small collaborative team based in Darwin that
supports all regions and contributes to the priorities and strategic direction of the Department of Education and Training across the NT.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-level strategic and operational support,



manage projects associated with school operational matters and participate in

policy development.
2. Provide advice and support to schools on operational matters including new policies and procedures.
3. Liaise with and provide high-level advice to senior members of the department, the Minister’s office, other public sector agencies, the

NT school community and the general public.
4. Assist with the provision of an effective response to issues raised by the community in relation to schools.
5. Research and prepare high-level reports and correspondence including Chief Executive and Ministerial correspondence and flash briefs

to ensure that high-quality and timely information is provided.
6. Other duties as delegated by line management.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to research and analyse complex data prepare briefings including reports and ministerial correspondence, and present

detailed information clearly and in plain English.
2. Demonstrated high level communication skills, political astuteness, tactfulness and the ability to manage issues of a sensitive and

confidential nature.
3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective skilled networks, with strong written and verbal communication skills to

engage and influence diverse internal and external stakeholders across a range of cultural backgrounds.
4. Experience in project management and in the development, communication and implementation of policy and procedures.
5. High level of self-management, motivation and integrity with proven capacity to manage pressure, work on concurrent projects, meet

critical deadlines while maintaining quality standards, and a willingness to actively participate in a dynamic and committed team.
Desirable
1. A broad knowledge of Department of Education and Training policies and operations of NTG schools.
Further information
• Overnight travel may be required, staying in a range of accommodation.

- The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain.

📌 Operations Consultant (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin