Senior Administrative Officer 1 (Remuneration Package Range $150,554 - $167,990)
Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services
Ongoing vacancy in Darwin

Leverage your expertise in stakeholder engagement and strategic partnerships to create positive change in the wellbeing, inclusion and engagement of children and young people.

About the team:

Within the NT Department of Education and Training, Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services (SWIPS) provides differentiated support services to reform inclusion and improve engagement and access to learning for children, students and communities. SWIPS provides advice, guidance and support to clients and stakeholders to ensure all children and students are welcomed into an inclusive learning environment and are able to engage effectively with education and learn to their full potential.

You will support a multidisciplinary NT wide team creating positive change and strengthening the link between wellbeing, inclusion and engagement to support our kids.

About the role:

The Assistant Director Stakeholder Strategy fosters positive partnerships that enable SWIPS program and service delivery. The Assistant Director develops stakeholder strategy, provides guidance about stakeholder relationship management, and oversees strategic communications with SWIPS clients and stakeholders. The Assistant Director will cultivate and maintain strong relationships and collaborative partnerships with local, interjurisdictional and national stakeholders regarding inclusion and wellbeing policy and frameworks.

To be successful you will need highly developed team and leadership skills, communication, collaboration and influencing expertise, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and diverse stakeholder interests.

What you’ll get in return:

Attractive salary package + 6 weeks recreational leave, 3 weeks personal leave and recreation leave loading allowance.

Study and professional learning opportunities to develop your career and professional practice.

Work with dynamic multidisciplinary colleagues including social workers, psychologists, special education teachers, occupational therapists and speech pathologists.

Real opportunities for long term employment and career progression with the Northern Territory Government.

Relocation allowance for suitable intrastate and interstate candidates for ongoing positions.

Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated.

The successful applicant must hold or be able to obtain a Working with Children Clearance and an NT driver’s licence.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Natasha Lawrence on 08 8944 9238 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 43665
Closing date: 18.06.2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search