Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Operations
Job title Operations Consultant Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 19003 RTF 351325 Closing 12/07/2026
Contact officer Jaimie McDevitt on 08 8901 1342 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351325
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 professional support to School Operations and assist with the provision of school operational advice,
manage issues and projects related to schools.
Context statement
School Operations provides operational advice and services to government schools, tailored to their needs and focused on
supporting their improvement agenda. School Operations ensures the implementation of NT and Commonwealth
Government policies and department strategic priorities in NT Government schools. The position works within a small
collaborative team based in Darwin that supports all regions and contributes to the priorities and strategic direction of the
Department of Education across the NT.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-level strategic and operational support, manage projects associated with school operational matters and
participate in policy development.
2. Provide advice and support to schools on operational matters including new policies and procedures.
3. Liaise with and provide high-level advice to senior members of the department, the Minister’s office, other public sector
agencies, the NT school community and the general public.
4. Assist with the provision of an effective response to issues raised by the community in relation to schools.
5. Research and prepare high-level reports and correspondence including Chief Executive and Ministerial correspondence
and flash briefs to ensure that high-quality and timely information is provided.
6. Other duties as delegated by line management.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to research and analyse complex data prepare briefings including reports and ministerial correspondence,
and present detailed information clearly and in plain English.
2. Demonstrated high level communication skills, political astuteness, tactfulness and the ability to manage issues of a
sensitive and confidential nature
3. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective professional networks, with strong written and verbal
communication skills to engage and influence diverse internal and external stakeholders across a range of cultural
backgrounds.
4. Experience in project management and in the development, communication and implementation of policy and
procedures.
5. High level of self-management, motivation and integrity with proven capacity to manage pressure, work on concurrent
projects, meet critical deadlines while maintaining quality standards, and a willingness to actively participate in a dynamic
and committed team.
Desirable
1. A broad knowledge of Department of Education and Training policies and operations of NTG schools.
Further information
• Overnight travel may be required, staying in a range of accommodation.
- The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to
obtain.
