Administration Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Clyde Fenton Primary School
Job title Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3 96%
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $64,102 - $68,876 Location Katherine
Position number 42494 RTF 336964 Closing 11/12/2025
Contact officer Cath Campion-Smith on 08 8973 3844 or [email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=336964

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, go
to the OCPE website

Primary objective
This position involves managing front office functions and providing a high level of administrative support in a busy and
demanding school environment. It also involves maintaining student attendance data and records.

Context statement
Clyde Fenton is a medium size school of approximately 130 students. The school is in Katherine. Approximately 90% of
students are Indigenous with most students living in local communities. The school caters for students from Preschool to
Year Six.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Perform word processing, data entry, administrative and other tasks as directed.
2. Undertake data entry and management of school data systems to ensure accurate maintenance of all manual and

computerised student records including ensuring the integrity and currency of the database.
3. Maintain front office reception activities including answering calls and greeting visitors.
4. Maintain the school’s social media
5. Create school communication in both digital and print formats and maintain the school’s social media.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level communication (both written and oral) and interpersonal skills including the ability to interact effectively with

people from diverse cultures.
2. High level administrative and organisational skills, including tracking and managing work deadlines and adjusting priorities

to meet deadlines.
3. Demonstrate experience in computer literacy, software packages and design skills.
4. The ability to work closely with other team members and maintain integrity and confidentiality.

Desirable
1. Knowledge of the operations of the Department of Education or the ability to learn these in a timely manner.

Further information
The successful applicant must have or be in the process of obtaining current Working with Children’s Card