Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Yuendumu School
Job title Principal Yuendumu School Designation Principal Level 4
Executive Contract Principal Level 4
Job type Full time Duration PLO4: Ongoing commencing 25/01/2027
PLEC4: Fixed from 25/01/2027 for 4 years
Salary PLO4: $174,548 - $179,784 Location Yuendumu
Remuneration package PLEC4: $206,177
Position number 8014 RTF 353466 Closing 06/09/2026
Contact officer Belinda Pearson, Senior Director Education, Central on 08 8951 1653 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353466
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 Yuendumu School, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.
Context statement
Yuendumu School and Child and Family Centre are located in the community of Yuendumu, 300km northwest of Alice Springs. The school
is a bilingual school and has a Families as First Teachers program, Preschool, Primary, Middle Years and Senior Secondary programs. Some
220 students are enrolled, with over 95% being Indigenous. Yuendumu School prides itself on its bilingual program and its strong links
with the Warlpiri community and its culture through the Warlpiri knowledge cycle and a well-established Learning in Country Program
(LinC). It operates across the spectrum of the Australian curriculum and delivers Early Years Learning Framework and secondary education.
The Principal has the responsibility to manage school operations as a leader of a medium sized workforce, with moderate organisational
and human resource management demands.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the development and implementation of the school’s vision and strategic direction of the school with a focus on continuous
improvement, innovation, research, a shared respectful culture that challenges and sets high expectations and strengthens partnerships
with internal and external stakeholders.
2. Effectively manage school resources; implement clear evidence-based improvement plans and policies; determine program priorities
and the allocation of teaching and other resources to meet and manage diverse needs.
3. Establish 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.
4. Drive a culture of achievement and continuous improvement through constructive management practices, ensuring research,
innovation and creativity and review the effectiveness of processes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven contemporary strategic leadership knowledge, skills and experience in a remote 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.
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.
Successful applicants may elect ongoing employment pending eligibility or an executive contract fixed for 4 years.
