Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Training and Careers
Job title Administration Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 14/08/2026
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Alice Springs
Position number 45097 RTF 349874 Closing 22/06/2026
Contact officer Jordan Falkenberg, Director on 0488 534 782 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349874
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
Support schools, students and families to engage with Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs in the Central and Barkly
regions, increasing uptake of VET related activities, grants and programs through practical administrative assistance, including
planning, promotion, logistics, and reporting.
Context statement
Skills NT’s role is to build a skilled and capable workforce through VET that meets the needs of Territorians, industry and
community. This role works collaboratively with, Industry, community, schools, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and other
government departments to support schools and regions to deliver VET programs that contribute to suitable post-school
destination pathways.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage a range of procurement functions related to school and student access to VET programs, including travel.
2. Provide logistical support around delivery of VET to the Remote Training Hub, including liaison work to coordinate training
delivery blocks and coordination of student accommodation and catering.
3. Assist schools and students with VET enrolment documentation, including the Unique Student Identifier (USI).
4. Support schools to promote VET programs, promote enrolment processes, and increase awareness of student pathways.
5. Assist schools with reporting requirements related to VET activities, including student attendance at VET programs, VET
resulting, NTCET credit recognition and grant acquittal.
6. Support schools to access VET related grants and funding, providing advice on the Grants NT process.
7. Assist schools, students and families with the apprenticeship/traineeship sign up process.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven successful experience in providing administrative support; with a high attention to detail, sound judgement and the
ability to maintain confidentiality.
2. Knowledge of computer-based hardware, systems and applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams and the
ability to quickly learn new systems.
3. Experience working with school students or young adults in a professional setting.
4. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and successfully develop effective partnerships with schools
and other stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated effective oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work successfully independently and as part
of a team, exercising sound judgement.
6. High level of motivation and ability to monitor and meet changing priorities and deadlines.
Desirable
1. Understanding of Vocational Education and Training
2. Experience working in an education setting (school, TAFE, University).
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain prior to
commencement. As required the applicant may need to travel to remote locations in a 4WD or light aircraft. Applicants should
familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees. CF level 4 outlines what
capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.
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