Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Operations
Job title Operations Assistant Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 10/08/2026
Salary $68,776 - $73,898 Location Nhulunbuy
Position number 24935 RTF 350064 Closing 24/06/2026
Contact officer Tamika Chin, Director School Operations East Arnhem on 08 8987 0890 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350064
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 operational and administrative support to School Operations East Arnhem in the areas of communication,
compliance, travel, procurement and finance to support schools in East Arnhem.
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 Nhulunbuy that supports the East Arnhem region and contributes to the priorities and strategic direction of the Department of
Education and Training.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide support for financial administration services including procurement of goods and services, reconciliation and account
payments in accordance with the Financial Guidelines, Delegations and agency practices.
2. Provide administrative support to the Operations Officer and Director School Operations, to ensure timely and accurate advice
and support is provided to schools in the region.
3. Support the Travel and Relocations Coordinator with travel and relocations in accordance with the NTG Policy, Conditions of
Employment and Public Sector Employment and Management Act and Bylaws.
4. Undertake projects to support continuous improvement of the agency.
5. Other duties as delegated by line management.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Well-developed interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills in a client focused environment, including the ability to
develop professional relationships with clients, both internal and external, and from a diverse range of cultural backgrounds,
and work collaboratively in the School Operations team to achieve results as an effective unit.
2. Ability to monitor own performance and organise work against expected outcomes, meet deadlines and utilise initiative whilst
in a busy work environment without supervision and as part of a team.
3. Computer literacy skills, including the effective use of various office applications such as databases and spreadsheets.
4. Ability to work adaptively in a team and maintain confidentiality and a high standard of personal integrity when dealing with
sensitive matters.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of the policies, procedures and operations of the Department of Education and Training or ability to learn these in
a timely manner.
Further information
• Overnight travel may be required, staying in a range of accommodation.
- Experience driving a 4WD (or capacity to obtain) may be required.
- The successful applicant must hold a current Working with Children Clearance Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain.
