Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Humpty Doo Primary School
Job title Special Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 96%
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $72,087 - $82,187 Location Humpty Doo
Position number 42104 RTF 339890 Closing 04/02/2026
Contact officer Jess Quinn – Senior Teacher on 08 7923 0400 or jess.quinn@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=339890

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
Work collaboratively in delivering high quality educational programs for students with complex disability and additional
needs in partnership with families, community and professional networks to achieve optimal educational outcomes for these
students.

Context statement
Humpty Doo Primary School is located in Darwin’s rural area. The school is a large primary school with an enrolment of
approximately 420 students, ranging from Preschool to Year 6. The All Stars is a Special Education Centre on site that caters
for students with moderate to severe intellectual disability or multiple disabilities with high support needs. The student
population reflects the diversity of our community with 23% identifying as Indigenous, 12% as English as a Second
Language/Dialect and 66% are identified as Students with Disability. The school has a strong focus on wellbeing and embeds
the Berry Street Education Model within teaching and learning programs. The school adopts collaborative planning and
implements a science of learning approach, including explicit instruction, across all curriculum areas.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Actively participate, as a team member, in the planning, preparation, implementation and assessment of individualised

educational programs in a special school, pre and primary school and community settings.
2. Develop and effectively maintain appropriate working relationships with students with disability, families and work

colleagues whilst maintaining confidentiality.
3. Manage and complete a range of administrative tasks including word processing, photocopying, filing, bookbinding,

laminating, classroom displays and SAMS entry in a timely manner.
4. Create classroom/student resources utilising specific computer software programs (e.g. Boardmaker) to implement

programs such as Structured Teaching.
5. Initiate, prioritise and perform work tasks, under limited supervision and in a reliable manner, whilst adhering to school and

DOE policies in an environment of ongoing change and pressure, where student and staff safety are paramount.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Recent demonstrated experience working with students who have significantly below average intellectual functioning,

multiple needs, challenging behaviours, and who have deficits in adaptive functioning in areas such as communication; self-
care; social/interpersonal skills and functional academic skills.

2. Proven ability to communicate effectively using various communication strategies and appropriate interpersonal skills with
children who have a diverse range of disabilities.

3. Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively and communicating effectively to support productive partnerships.
4. Demonstrated experience in undertaking a range of administrative tasks by meeting timeframes whilst working under

pressure and in an environment of change.
5. Proven ability to work in a team and maintain integrity and confidentiality.

Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or
be in the process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card and current First Aid Certificate.