Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Teaching and Learning Services

Job title Executive Director Teaching and Learning Designation Executive Contract Officer 3

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed from 11/01/2027 for 4 years

Remuneration package $285,893 Location Darwin

Position number 43316 RTF 360460 Closing 19/11/2026

Contact Officer Paul van Holsteyn, Acting Deputy Chief Executive Early Years and Schools Services on 08 8951 1630 or [email protected]

About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360460

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

Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) is the centre of expertise for the design of evidence-based data driven curriculum, pedagogy and assessment resources and support for children and students from Transition to Year 12.

Context statement

TLS provides evidence-based differentiated services and support to schools to maximise outcomes for Territory children and young people. Our services encompass quality teaching and learning, transition to year 12, national and systemic assessment, certification of the

Northern Territory Certificate of Education, transition to boarding school support and policy coordination. TLS also plays a strategic role in implementing government priorities,



offering expert advice to the Minister for Education and Training and the department’s senior executives. We enhance our work by actively engaging with a broad range of stakeholders to ensure best outcomes for all our clients.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high level strategic advice to senior management and government on policies, directions and programs and the implications

for the Northern Territory (NT).
1. Lead the development and implementation of evidence based and systematic approaches to strengthen instruction in NT schools,

including culturally responsive practice.
1. Communicate clear program aims, policy development and program coordination that ensure consistency in the implementation of

relevant NT and National reform agendas to optimise services in a regional delivery model that focus on results and delivers quality education and training.
1. Control risk management in a politically sensitive context in an open and transparent environment by ensuring all stakeholders are

aware of their roles and responsibilities, and any potential issues are addressed as they emerge.
1. Represent the NT on a wide range of national committees and working groups to develop and monitor curriculum and outcomes for

children and students in the NT.
1. Manage relationships and networks across a broad range of government, organisations and sectors to ensure the implementation of

consistent,



high-quality learning programs from early years of schooling through to the transition to employment.
1. Manage expenditure of allocated work unit budget and external funds to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes in line with strategic

priorities.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven history of success at senior executive level in leading the development, delivery and monitoring of effective strategy, policies

and programs for a large complex agency, whilst leading change that is focussed on improvement and performance.
1. Ability to articulate a vision and translate broad government and corporate direction into explicit and effective courses of action that will

achieve desired outcomes.
1. Extensive knowledge of contemporary educational (reform), policy, systemic implementation issues and the socioeconomic and cultural

complexities of the NT.
1. Extensive knowledge of best practice curriculum, pedagogy and assessment support for early years of schooling, primary and

secondary years.
1. Demonstrated ability to apply sound change management processes and effectively consult with a range of stakeholders, bring

together a disparity of views, present options and influence decisions.
1. Proven knowledge and executive track record in project, cost and risk management in a large and complex environment.
2. Demonstrated ability to maintain high-level personal performance, to manage pressure, and modify approaches to suit changing client

and policy requirements.
1. Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or an equivalent combination of

substantial relevant senior executive experience and education and training. Further information The successful applicant will be required to hold a current NT working with children clearance notice and undergo a criminal history check.

📌 Executive Director Teaching and Learning (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin