Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Maningrida College
Job title Special Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 21/07/2025
Salary $72,087 - $82,187 Location Maningrida
Position number 47445 RTF 319706 Closing 13/04/2025
Contact officer Kathryn Cochrane on 08 8979 5950 or Kathryn.Cochrane@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=319706

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
To assist teachers in implementing educational programs set by teachers or therapists for students aged 5-17 years who
have intellectual and/or multiple and disabilities and provide feedback to teachers to allow program modification and
accurate assessments to be made.
Context statement
Maningrida Community College is located in one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, 550 km
east of Darwin. Maningrida Community College offers education to approximately 660 students from preschool to senior
years and provides education services to up to 15 Homeland Learning Centres. The College incorporates a Family and
Children Centre, Families as First Teachers program, Trade Training Centre, Learning on Country Program and Indigenous
Languages and Culture Team.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Implement educational programs set by teachers or therapists either in a school setting or out in community venues.
2. Follow and implement behaviour management programs set by teachers and senior staff.
3. Maintain appropriate records for teachers to monitor the effectiveness of programs.
4. Administer first aid and attend to sick students as necessary.
5. Assist teachers with the preparation and presentation of classroom organisation, activities and teaching aids.
6. As a team member, plan, prepare and be involved in a range of activities such as school camps, excursions or school
concerts.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven successful experience working with and ability to relate effectively with adolescence who have mild to severe
intellectual and/or multiple and profound disabilities in a special school setting including demonstrated knowledge of
augmentative communication strategies.
2. Proven ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures and to work successfully as part of a team.
3. Proven proficiency in the use of office equipment in preparation of classroom resources.
4. Proven good level of oral, digital and written communication skills.
5. Proven ability to complete tasks, work with initiative, limited supervision and to maintain complete confidentiality.
6. A current Apply First Aid qualification with CPR and a Working with Children Clearance Notice.
Desirable
1. A current NT Drivers Licence. The ability and willingness to obtain a Light Rigid (LR) Licence.
2. Certificate IV in Education Support.
3. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment
Further information
1. This position is based in a school and the successful applicant is required to possess a current Working with Children
Clearance Notice and undergo a criminal history check.
2. Accommodation is not provided; the applicant is responsible for making their own arrangement

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