Executive Officer
Employment
Full time, Temporary
Subject
General Teaching
Sector
Government
Salary range
Closing date
8 June 2026
Posted 25 May 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
To provide a high level of administrative and secretarial support to the Senior Director and Darwin region principals.
Context statement
Education Darwin administratively supports 28 Darwin region schools and principals. All divisions within the department are responsible for providing support, strategic and operational advice to assist the organisation to improve its performance and deliver quality education services across the Northern Territory.
Key duties and responsibilities
- Provide high level executive administrative and secretarial support to the senior director
- Prepare, review and process correspondence, maintain records using TRM, initiating follow-up action to ensure deadlines are met
- Research and prepare high level confidential and sensitive briefings, submissions and reports
- Liaise effectively and discreetly with all levels off staff within the department, and with external stakeholders
- Build and sustain collaborative relationships with a variety of stakeholders including the Chief Execu…