Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Dripstone Middle School
Job title Special Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 13/07/2026 to 18/12/2026
Salary $74,250 - $84,652 Location Darwin
Position number 48814 RTF 348855 Closing 08/06/2026
Contact officer Maria Vlamos on 08 8983 7777 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348855
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 teachers in implementing educational programs for a student who is blind or has vision loss and to provide feedback to teachers
to allow program modification and accurate assessments to be made.
Context statement
Dripstone Secondary Collage is located in the northern suburbs of Darwin. The school has a multicultural population of over 740 students.
Classroom teachers, the Special Education teacher, and Special Education Support Officers work collaboratively to enable students to
maximise their learning within school, home, and community settings. Families and community are integral to successful partnerships.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Work collaboratively with the Dripstone Secondary Collage staff to assist in the planning, preparation, implementation, and assessment
of individualised educational programs including effective strategies for students with profound vision impairment. Including operating
the computer Brailler to produce text for teachers to review and assess student work.
2. Effectively communicate with students, families and work colleagues whilst maintaining confidentiality.
3. Prioritise and perform work tasks in a reliable manner, both as a team member and independently whilst adhering to school and
department policies.
4. Provide ongoing feedback regarding the progress of individual students and contribution to the programming.
5. Assist with the supervision and instruction of students in classrooms, within one to one and small group situations as identified by the
Classroom teacher and in extra activities including excursions, camps and during recess and lunch as required.
6. Manage and complete a range of administrative tasks including word processing, data entry, developing resources, photocopying,
laminating, classroom displays, Non-Visual Desktop Access (NVDA), SAMS/COMPASS entry in a timely manner and other duties as
directed.
7. Support with the management of the collage’s online reading program, oversee advisor, NDIS support services and general SWAN
duties. Provide administrative support to the front office, the Principal and teaching staff including word processing, data entry,
maintaining the schools various communication platforms, administrative and other tasks as directed by the Business Manager.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proficient use of Braille and knowledge of augmentative and alternative communications methods.
2. Demonstrated understanding of cultural and educational considerations for students who are blind or have low vision.
3. Demonstrated ability to assist with students learning, educational progress and inclusion of students with vision impairments or the
ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.
4. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and successfully develop effective partnerships with students,
parents, and colleagues.
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. Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to show empathy, patience and work effectively in a dynamic and challenging
environment.
7. Ability to work effectively, with limited supervision and flexible team skills, in a fast-paced school environment, such as meeting
timeframes, passing on factual information clearly and representing the school to parents, families and community whilst maintaining
confidentiality.
Desirable
1. Certificate/ Diploma in Braille or similar.
2. Training in Orientation and Mobility.
3. NT Drivers Licence (and additional LR licence) or the ability to be able to obtain one.
Further information
1. Current Working with Children Clearance Notice is essential or the ability to obtain,
2. Current first aid qualifications or the ability to be able to obtain one
