Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Engagement and Attendance
Job title Student Engagement Advisor Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 18/09/2026
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Alice Springs
Position number 43468 RTF 331011 Closing 24/09/2025
Contact officer Jono Schwalger 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=331011

1. Work collaboratively with schools, service providers, and cross agency teams to implement and improve upon school
   attendance strategies based on patterns and trends in attendance data and align with Australian and Northern Territory
   Government plans and strategies.
2. Develop clear case plans to re-engage children and young people with school including goals, timeframes and exit
   strategies in partnership with families, and other government and non-government agencies within a statutory and non-
   statutory framework.
3. As an Authorised Person under the Northern Territory Education Act 2015, issue notices and direction in relation to
   school enrolment, attendance, and participation, including infringement notices.
4. Maintain accurate activity data and case management records in line with statutory and departmental requirements.
5. Accountable for the efficient and effective monitoring of students in approved eligible options programs across urban and
   remote settings in the Northern Territory.
6. Ensure all reporting data and documentation meets statutory requirements for court proceedings and facilitate the
   progression of cases to compliance stage.