School Attendance Officer
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Salary range
Closing date
31 March 2026
Posted 18 Mar 2026
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Role description
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
Primary objective
School Attendance Officers are responsible for undertaking compliance action against parents, guardians and independent students who are in breach of the educational provision of compulsory school age children and young people as outlined in the Northern Territory Education Act 2015.
Context statement
Student Attendance and Engagement is responsible for the implementation and management of a range of Australian and Northern Territory Government initiatives, focused on student attendance and engagement in schooling or other eligible options, leading to improved school enrolment and attendance rates in the Northern Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities
- As an Authorised Person under the Northern Territory Education Act, issue legal notices in relation to school enrolment and attendance, including the issuing of infringement notices and summons’ to parents, guardians, or independent students to appear in court.
- Analyse enrolment and attendance data, prepare …