Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Top End School of Flexible Learning
Job title Pathways Education Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Darwin
Position number 50154 RTF 360965 Closing 22/11/2026
Contact Officer Susan Burgess, Pathways Program Manager on 0456 472 054 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360965

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
Work collaboratively with the teaching staff, and reporting directly to the Pathways Program Manager, to guide students in discussions
and planning about future education and training pathways. This requires a case management approach underpinned by developing
professional relationships with marginalised youth, including young people in youth detention, for future pathways, family support and
community engagement within a trauma informed,



coaching framework.
Context statement
Top End School of Flexible Learning (TESoFL) is a multi-campus, alternative secondary education setting catering to disengaged and at-
risk adolescents within the Darwin, Palmerston, and Rural regions. The school is committed to re-engaging students who are vulnerable
to social exclusion, involvement with the juvenile justice system, poor educational outcomes, unemployment, or are in care. TESoFL
provides a flexible, supportive learning environment tailored to meet diverse and complex student needs.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively within a trauma informed framework to develop a protected, supportive and culturally inclusive environment that

works to engage young people in education, training and/or employment pathways.
2. In liaison with parents/carers, assist young people to lodge applications for VETfSS, employment, social and community services to

support pathways and transitions.
3. Participate in classroom activities, outdoor activities, yard duties and excursions by following school policy and procedures while

supervising students to ensure their safety and welfare as well as fellow staff members.
4.



Maintain appropriate records, case notes, and prepare reports and other correspondence in a timely manner
5. Effectively communicate with students and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
6. Work collaboratively with colleagues whilst maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated successful experience working with students with diverse diagnosis, to provide learning opportunities and recognised

interventions to address deficits in areas such as communication, self-regulation, social/interpersonal skills and functional academic
skills.

2. An ability to work within a cross-cultural environment, interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and successfully develop
effective partnerships with students and colleagues.

3. Demonstrated effective oral, written and computer communication skills, and the ability to work successfully independently and as
part of a team, exercising sound judgement.

4. High level of accountability with demonstrated understanding of confidentiality and ethics.
5. Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to show empathy, patience and work effectively in a dynamic and challenging

environment.
Desirable
1. NT Drivers Licence.
Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or be in the
process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card.

📌 Pathways Education Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin