Job Description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Kintore Street Special School
Job title Student Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing / Fixed
Salary $74,250 - $84,652 Location Katherine
Position number 48294 RTF 348950 Closing 24/06/2026
Contact officer Donna Collins on 08 8973 3888 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348950
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To assist in the implementation of departmental and school-based policies and programs to achieve optimal educational
outcomes for children with varying degrees of impairment and to work collaboratively to facilitate the effective and
successful inclusion of students into the community.
Context statement
Kintore Street School is a specialist school in the Katherine region that caters for students with moderate and severe
intellectual and/or multiple physical impairment from Preschool to Year 12. The school provides individual programs to suit
the academic, educational, social, emotional, future employment and recreational needs of all our students. The whole
school community embraces the motto “Towards Independence.”
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively with the teaching team to assist in the planning, preparation, implementation and assessment of
individualised educational programs that specifically address the diverse learning needs of students within a special
school setting.
2. Be available when necessary after school hours for meetings, professional learning, school activities and discussions with
other professionals.
3. Under the teacher’s direction collect and enter data in health and hygiene, personal management, recreation and leisure
and behaviour management.
4. Administer first aid and provide medication in accordance with school policies.
5. Effectively communicate with students with diverse diagnosis and work colleagues whilst maintaining a high level of
confidentiality.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated successful experience working with students with diverse diagnosis, to provide learning opportunities
and recognised interventions to address deficits in areas such as communication, self-regulation, social/interpersonal
skills and functional academic skills.
2. An ability to work within a cross-cultural environment, interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and
successfully develop effective partnerships with students and colleagues.
3. Demonstrated effective oral, written and computer communication skills, and the ability to work successfully
independently and as part of a team, exercising sound judgement.
4. Current Working with Children Clearance Notice, NT Drivers Licence and First Aid Certificate. (or ability to obtain them)
5. Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to show empathy, patience and work effectively in a dynamic and
challenging environment.
Further information
1. A current ‘Working with Children Clearance Notice’, First Aid certificate and Police Criminal History Check with no
significant relevant criminal history, or the capacity to obtain in a timely manner.
2. Qualifications or ability to obtain qualifications related to supporting students with disability in educational settings.
3. Light Rigid Licence.
