Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Gillen Primary School
Job title Principal, Gillen Primary School Designation Principal Level 4
Executive Contract Principal Level 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 25/01/2027
Salary PLO4: $174,548 - $197,784 Location Alice Springs
Remuneration Package PLEC4: $206,177
Position number 8303 RTF 353461 Closing 06/09/2026
Contact Belinda Pearson, Senior Director Education, Central on 08 8951 1653 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au https://industry.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353461
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 Gillen Primary School, who inspires students, staff and community members to optimise the learning of all students.
Context statement
Gillen Primary School caters for students from Preschool to Year 6 and has an enrolment of approx. 250 students. Set on spacious 18-acre
grounds, the school features playgrounds, courts, an oval and a dedicated Preschool area. The school community values kindness, creativity
and pride, and implements the School Wide Positive Behaviour Support (SWPBS) framework to teach and model positive behaviour,
maximising learning opportunities for all students. It operates across the spectrum of the Australian Curriculum and is delivering the Early
Years Learning Framework. 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 primary school 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.
