Senior Vocational Education and Training Advisor
Employment
Full time, Permanent
Subject
General
Sector
Government
Teaching level
Secondary
Salary range
Closing date
4 May 2026
Posted 21 Apr 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
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
Oversee the design, development, and implementation of Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs for secondary school students. This position collaborates with industry, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), and schools to provide accurate guidance and comprehensive support to stakeholders in a complex service environment. The role also supports the Department of Education’s (DET) RTO to ensure the delivery of quality VET programs in schools, including guidance and assistance for school-based trainers and assessors.
Context statement
The Department of Education and Training oversees vocational programs across public and private Northern Territory (NT) secondary schools including managing the distribution of VET funding and facilitating industry partnerships. Working alongside schools, the position brokers relationships with RTOs, industry, and stakeholders to support the successful delivery of VET in a range of contexts including embedded trainers, training hubs and public and private RT…