Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Attendance and Engagement
Job title School Attendance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 07/08/2026
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Alice Springs
Position number 47149 RTF 330999 Closing 25/09/2025
Contact officer Jono Schwalger, Assistant Director on 0439 164 942 or jono.schwalger@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=330999

1. 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.
2. Analyse enrolment and attendance data, prepare and document evidence, coordinate prosecution briefs and other material as
   required for submission in Court.
3. Accountable for the efficient and effective monitoring and compliance of students in approved eligible options programs across
   urban and remote settings in the Northern Territory.
4. Work collaboratively across the department to ensure efficient and effective engagement on service delivery and reporting.
5. Maintain a high level of data and record keeping informing evidence-based analysis.