Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Engagement Programs, Policy and Performance

Job title Program Coordinator, Children and Schooling Programme Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 01/01/2027 up to 31/12/2028

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin

Position number 45602 RTF 361528 Closing 24/11/2026

Contact Officer Josie Bidner, Children and Schooling Program Manager on 0437 718 792 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361528

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the

OCPE website.

Primary objective

Responsible for the coordination, reporting, governance and contractual requirements of the Children and Schooling Program (CASP)

across participating Northern Territory schools, ensuring compliance with Commonwealth funding requirements and supporting the achievement of program outcomes.

Context statement The Children and Schooling Program (CASP) is a community-focused,



Commonwealth-funded initiative that brings together families,

schools, communities and services to improve student attendance, engagement and attainment. The program sits within Engagement

Programs, Policy and Performance, Inclusion and Engagement Services, and supports participating schools to deliver and report against agreed program outcomes.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Coordinate and monitor the delivery of the CASP across participating Northern Territory schools.
- Manage program reporting, governance and performance monitoring activities, including progress reports, KPI reporting, briefs,

submissions, correspondence and executive reporting.

- Administer funding agreements and contractual requirements through GrantsNT and departmental systems, ensuring records,

documentation and reporting obligations are accurate and current.

- Partner with school principals and leadership teams to support program delivery, reporting and alignment with Commonwealth Key

Performance Indicators (KPIs).

- Review and assess school reports, supporting evidence and performance data, identifying risks, compliance issues and opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Manage the CASP generic inbox and coordinate stakeholder communications, enquiries,



meetings and engagement activities to support effective program delivery.
- Maintain accurate records and information within departmental systems, including Tower Records Management, and contribute to program reviews, audits and evaluation activities.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Demonstrated experience in program coordination, contract administration and grants management, including the interpretation and application of funding agreements, reporting requirements and governance processes.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and communicate effectively with school leaders, Aboriginal stakeholders and community partners.
- Demonstrated experience preparing high-quality reports, briefs, submissions and correspondence, including the ability to analyse information and provide recommendations.
- Experience monitoring program performance, reviewing evidence and data, and contributing to compliance, reporting and continuous improvement activities.
- Demonstrated experience using GrantsNT or similar grants management systems, together with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn current systems and processes.
- Knowledge and understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with improving educational outcomes for Aboriginal students and remote communities.

Desirable

- Hold and maintain a current Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and a current Northern Territory Drivers licence.
- Travel to remote communities, by 4WD or light aircraft, including overnight stays, as required.

📌 Program Coordinator, Children and Schooling Programme (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin