Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Secondary Years – Strategic Insights,
Reporting and Coordination
Job title Project Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/07/2027
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 19229 RTF 350758 Closing 05/07/2026
Contact officer Emily Haywood, A/Executive Officer Teaching and Learning Services on 08 8944 9218 or
[email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350758
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
Provide high level information management, quality assurance and coordination of correspondence, secretariat and
administrative support to the Teaching and Learning Services (TLS) division, with a focus on the operational management of
the Professional Teachers Association of the Northern Territory (PTANT) and member organisations to foster enhanced
capability of teachers and the provision of quality education across the Northern Territory (NT).
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, national and systemic assessment, 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. Prepare and coordinate high quality correspondence including strategic plans, annual reports, position papers,
briefings and responses to whole-of-government reporting requirements with reference to established processes
and guidelines including adherence to the department’s style guide.
2. Undertake a range of marketing and communications activities to promote professional teaching practice and
specialised teacher associations, including managing media enquiries and maintaining websites.
3. Lead the operational management of the PTANT and attend committee meeting and events outside normal business
hours (approximately 6-8 time a year).
4. Manage the delivery of locally held professional learning conferences and events as well as the PTANT biennial Awards.
5. Seek clarification and provide advice to the Management Committee and member organisations to ensure legislative
and policy compliance, including budgets, revenue, and expenditure.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven secretariat experience including coordination, minute taking and following up actions for committees and
boards, and ability to provide advice on legislation, governance frameworks and acts.
2. Demonstrated experience leading the coordination and promotion of events.
3. Demonstrated finance and budget management experience including procurement and contract management.
4. Proven ability to establish productive partnerships with stakeholders and work effectively with people of diverse
cultures.
5. High-level interpersonal and communications skills with the demonstrated ability to write in an informed and
concise manner, adapting writing style to suit different communication channels and tailoring messages to targeted
audiences.
6. Sound project management skills, strategic outlook, lateral thinking, initiative and problem-solving skills.
7. Proven ability to work independently within a pressured and changing operational environment, including
proficiency in the use of databases and applications to monitor budgets and management of social media platforms.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and driver’s licence or the ability
to obtain prior to commencement.
