Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Katherine School of the Air
Job title Additional Needs Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3 92%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $63,274 - $67,986 Location Katherine
Position number 42959 RTF 350127 Closing 01/07/2026
Contact officer Jess Screaigh, Assistant Principal on 08 8965 1555 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350127
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
Manage administration operations and deliver support to families and staff by delivering high quality educational programs for
students with additional needs in partnership with families, community and professional networks to achieve optimal educational
outcomes via distance education.
Context statement
Katherine School of the Air is a distance education school with a student population of 260 students – Preschool to Year 9. The
school strives for excellence using innovations in technologies and online teaching pedagogies to enhance outcomes.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Actively support the planning, preparation, implementation, and assessment of individualised educational programs for students
with additional needs in a distance education setting.
2. Deliver one on one and small group online lessons to students using ReadWrite Inc (RWI), Fresh Start, Spelling Through
Morphology and maths intervention programs.
3. Develop and effectively maintain appropriate working relationships with students with disabilities, families and work colleagues
whilst maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
4. Manage and complete a range of administrative tasks including word processing, data entry, photocopying, bookbinding,
laminating, classroom displays and maintain attendance records.
5. Assist with the creation of classroom and student resources as directed by school staff.
6. Participate in classroom activities, outdoor activities, contact event duties, patrols to families homes and excursions. Assist with
the supervision of students at recess and lunch as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience working with students who have additional needs. This may include students who are significantly
below year level, have challenging behaviours, and who have deficits in adaptive functioning such as communication, self-care,
social/interpersonal skills, and functional academic skills.
2. Proven ability to communicate effectively in an education setting or similar face-to-face and online with stakeholders who have
a diverse range of abilities.
3. Demonstrated experience in establishing mutually respectful relationships with internal and external stakeholders in a positive
learning environment to support productive partnerships.
4. Experience in undertaking a range of administrative tasks on computer applications and video conferencing software including
Microsoft Teams, Excel, or similar whilst maintaining professionalism and confidentiality.
5. Experience in supporting the management of accurate information, providing feedback, and monitoring ongoing progress to
communicate with line manager.
Desirable
1. Senior First Aid Certificate and current NT drivers licence.
Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record, confirmed by a Police Criminal History check, a current Working
with Children Clearance Notice or be in the process of obtaining.
