Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Taminmin College, Humpty Doo
Job title Student Administration Management Designation Administrative Officer 4
System Administrator
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 24/09/2026for 6 months
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Palmerston
Position number 44084 RTF 352775 Closing 04/08/2026
Contact officer Natasha Langkowski, School Systems Manager on 08 8983 7000 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352775
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
Provide high level efficient and effective day to day delivery of data administration, database advice and support and services to
the Principal and staff including data entry, collation, analysis and reporting with a focus on high level data quality and use of data
to support school management through SAMS, Compass and Timetable Solutions platforms.
Context statement
Taminmin College is a large, comprehensive, and complex Independent Public School that services the rural area of Darwin, catering
for students from Years 7 to 12. The College Values of: Respect, Effort towards Excellence, Achieve your Goals, Caring Community
and Honesty are embedded in all school operations. The school operates a large farm, a successful Vocational Education and
Training program, a Big Picture Learning Academy, as well as servicing special needs students through an on-site Special Education
Centre. At Taminmin every child matters and we strive to ensure their success by actively working towards our school mission:
Inspiring Learning - Empowering Futures -Education for Life.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Oversee data entry and management of Student Administration Management System (SAMS) database, COMPASS, Timetable
Solutions and General Access to maintain accuracy, currency and integrity of all records and results both manually and
electronically to meet school and legislative requirements.
2. Provide support and facilitate the implementation of a range of innovative ICT tools to support school processes and provide
support to others in accessing and using these tools including advice and problem solving in the following areas, NTCET, SACE,
Timetable Solutions, SAMS, BIC, Compass, Schools on Line and SAIS.
3. Manage and monitor the quality of student and other relevant data used by the school and prepare and present reports
including initial analysis and recommendations for improvement.
4. Provide advice and reports to executive and senior staff, client schools and DoE agencies on the collection and reporting of
information and statistics pertaining to secondary school students including management of SAIS and Schools on Line reporting
systems and collation of whole school reports.
5. Provide high-quality administrative support for student enrolments within a fast-paced, time-sensitive secondary school
environment.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level ability in the effective administration, management and utilisation of student management
information systems across all relevant modules, such as SAMS, timetabling and student options, with a thorough
understanding of school operational processes and reporting requirements.
2. Demonstrated high level of oral and written communication skills including preparation of reports, routine correspondence
and the ability to guide and train staff in the use of the SAMS and Compass
3. Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills to liaise effectively with people from diverse cultural, socio-economic
and professional backgrounds and to prepare written documentation.
4. Proven ability to interact effectively with families and community stakeholders in a professional environment, including the
ability to respond appropriately in sensitive and/or challenging situations while maintaining strict confidentiality.
5. Demonstrated high level of interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to work independently or in a team within
an administrative environment, adhering to deadlines and attention to detail.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) and drivers’ licence or the ability to
obtain prior to commencement.
