Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Alice Springs School of the Air
Job title Student Support Tutor Designation Administrative Officer 3 92%
Job type Full time Duration Fixed from 13/07/2026 to 21/01/2028
Salary $63,274 - $67,986 Location Alice Springs
Position number 43099 RTF 349098 Closing 14/06/2026
Contact officer Kristen Chisholm on 08 8951 6800 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349098
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
Deliver support to students and staff by delivering high quality educational programs for students including those with
additional needs in partnership with families, to achieve optimal educational outcomes via distance education.
Context statement
Alice Springs School of the Air (ASSOA) is situated in Alice Springs and caters for students from Pre – Year 9 living in the NT
or travelling in Australia and overseas. The school has an enrolment of 80 students and a staff of 20. The school strives for
excellence using innovative technologies and teaching pedagogies to enhance outcomes for students in a distance learning
context.
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 requiring additional support.
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, home visits 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 multiple needs, challenging behaviours, and who have deficits
in adaptive functioning in areas such as communication, self-care, social/interpersonal skills and functional academic
skills.
2. Proven ability to communicate effectively in an education setting face-to-face and online using various communication
strategies and appropriate interpersonal skills with children 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
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, students and their families or similar.
Desirable
1. Read Write Inc training
Further information
Current Police Criminal History check, a current Working with Children Clearance Notice or be in the process of obtaining.
