Job Description
Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Strategic Policy
Job title Strategic Initiatives Assistant Director Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/12/2026
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 1+063 RTF 321875 Closing 1+/05/2026
Contact officer Victoria Eastwood, Senior Director, Strategic Policy at [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=321875
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR 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
Lead the development of policies, programs and relationships in the areas of international school education and international
partnerships.
Context statement
The Strategic Initiatives team sits within the Strategic Policy team, in the broader division of Strategic and Business Services.
The Strategic Policy team leads the design and implementation of strategic policy and reform priorities of the Education
Executive Board and other government commitments.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the development and implementation of international education policy, projects and operations.
2. Manage, monitor and review centralised international student administration including fee payments, payment plans and
debt collection.
3. Manage international education agreements including monitoring, reviewing and evaluation.
4. Consult and build networks with schools and internal and external international education stakeholders.
5. Research and draft policies and guidelines, and high-level reports, briefings, ministerial correspondence and Cabinet
submissions.
6. Provide high level advice in relation to Commonwealth and NT legislation including the NT Education Act 2015 , the
Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Education and Training to Overseas
Students 2018.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated skills and experience in policy, research, critical analysis and provision of informed advice, demonstrating
strong conceptual and analytical skills, including financial and statistical analysis.
2. High-level communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and fluently, both orally and in writing.
3. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy in a complex and changing environment.
4. Successful experience in leading and managing projects and building and maintaining networks with stakeholders to
maximise program delivery and achieve strategic directions.
5. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification relevant to the role.
2. Knowledge of NT and national strategic priorities for education, including international.
Further information
The successful applicant must have Working with Children clearance or the ability to obtain.
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Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Strategic Policy
Job title Strategic Initiatives Assistant Director Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/12/2026
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 1+063 RTF 321875 Closing 1+/05/2026
Contact officer Victoria Eastwood, Senior Director, Strategic Policy at [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=321875
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR 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
Lead the development of policies, programs and relationships in the areas of international school education and international
partnerships.
Context statement
The Strategic Initiatives team sits within the Strategic Policy team, in the broader division of Strategic and Business Services.
The Strategic Policy team leads the design and implementation of strategic policy and reform priorities of the Education
Executive Board and other government commitments.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the development and implementation of international education policy, projects and operations.
2. Manage, monitor and review centralised international student administration including fee payments, payment plans and
debt collection.
3. Manage international education agreements including monitoring, reviewing and evaluation.
4. Consult and build networks with schools and internal and external international education stakeholders.
5. Research and draft policies and guidelines, and high-level reports, briefings, ministerial correspondence and Cabinet
submissions.
6. Provide high level advice in relation to Commonwealth and NT legislation including the NT Education Act 2015 , the
Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 and the National Code of Practice for Education and Training to Overseas
Students 2018.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated skills and experience in policy, research, critical analysis and provision of informed advice, demonstrating
strong conceptual and analytical skills, including financial and statistical analysis.
2. High-level communication skills with the ability to articulate ideas clearly and fluently, both orally and in writing.
3. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply legislation and policy in a complex and changing environment.
4. Successful experience in leading and managing projects and building and maintaining networks with stakeholders to
maximise program delivery and achieve strategic directions.
5. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification relevant to the role.
2. Knowledge of NT and national strategic priorities for education, including international.
Further information
The successful applicant must have Working with Children clearance or the ability to obtain.
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