Job description
Agency Department of Education Work unit School Leadership, Culture and Care
Job title Administration Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 43546 RTF 353360 Closing 12/08/2026
Contact Officer Sarah Fagg, Admin Manager SLCC on 08 8999 3596 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353360
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
This position is only available to Aboriginal applicants. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
You will coordinate and deliver high-quality administrative services to support the effective operation of the School Leadership,
Culture and Care Team. You will provide reliable support to senior leaders, manage priorities and information, and contribute to
a respectful, culturally safe and well-functioning team.
Context statement
School Leadership, Culture and Care (SLCC) supports the workforce conditions that help schools succeed. The team focuses on
the people and workforce systems across the Department, including leadership, capability, wellbeing, culture and cultural
responsiveness. SLCC works at a system level to reduce complexity and provide clear, practical support so leaders can make
confident workforce decisions. You will work closely with the Senior Director, a small administrative team and a range of internal
and external stakeholders. The role requires flexibility, good judgement and the ability to manage changing priorities. This role is
designated under Special Measures to strengthen Aboriginal Employment pathways.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate administrative support for the work unit, including allocating tasks and monitoring workloads.
2. Provide executive and secretariat support, including coordinating meetings, managing correspondence and tracking follow‑up
actions.
3. Maintain accurate records and information in line with policy and governance requirements.
4. Liaise with staff, schools and external stakeholders to support day‑to‑day operations.
5. Coordinate business processes such as travel, scheduling, procurement support and basic project administration.
6. Deliver professional, responsive and customer‑focused administrative services.
7. Contribute to continuous improvement and model inclusive and culturally safe behaviours.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully, both verbally and in writing, with a wide range of people and to build positive
working relationships.
2. Demonstrated ability to organise work, manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
3. Experience providing high‑level administrative support in a busy environment, including coordinating meetings,
correspondence and records.
4. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities while maintaining service standards.
5. Ability to understand and apply policies, procedures and guidelines to administrative and business processes, and to recognise
when issues need to be escalated.
Desirable
1. Experience working in a government, education or community‑focused organisation.
2. Experience using common office software and electronic record or workflow systems.
Further information
All applicants must have a current Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) from SAFE NT.
