Education Officer: Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment

Catholic Education Northern Territory; Darwin; On-site; AUD 147,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Five weeks annual leave

Salary packaging & novated leasing

Discounts at retailers

Discounted school fees

Job summary

Catholic Education Northern Territory is seeking a full-time Education Officer to lead curriculum, pedagogy and assessment support for CENT schools across remote, regional, and urban settings.

The role focuses on planning, programming, instruction, and reporting to improve student outcomes, with travel to Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools and NT locations. A Bachelor or Master in Education is required.

Qualifications

• Evidence of improving learner outcomes through curriculum and pedagogy.
• Strong knowledge of the Australian Curriculum.
• Ability to design and deliver professional learning for teachers.

Responsibilities

• Support CENT Pedagogical Frameworks and Instructional Model.
• Collaborate with leadership, teachers and support staff to use data to improve outcomes.
• Deliver professional learning and build teacher capacity across disciplines.
• Provide whole-class instructional support through planning and team teaching.
• Embed culturally responsive, trauma-informed strategies for student needs.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Pedagogy

Data-informed decisions

Professional learning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor or Master of Education

Job description

Education Officer: Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 28 October 2026

Catholic Education Northern Territory is seeking a full-time permanent Education Officer: Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment to support CENT schools across remote, regional, and urban settings.

About us:

Catholic Education NT operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory, from Early Learning to Secondary, including five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love.

The position:

TheEducation Officer: Curriculum, Pedagogy & Assessment provides a multi-tiered

level of support for CENT schools through whole school and general curriculum planning,

programming, instruction, assessment and reporting for educators across CENT Remote Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools, regional and urban schools.

This is a full-time permanent position, with commencement negotiable.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of the CENT Pedagogical Frameworks and Instructional Model.
• Work with school leadership teams, teachers, and support staff across Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools, regional, and urban schools to use data to improve student outcomes.
• Deliver professional learning to build teacher and assistant capacity in curriculum, pedagogy & assessment across discipline areas.
• Provide whole-class instructional support through collaborative planning, team teaching, and formal and informal professional learning opportunities.
• Support educators to embed culturally responsive, trauma-informed strategies that meet individual student needs.

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

• Demonstrates excellence and leadership in general curriculum planning, programming and pedagogy including evidence of achieving successful improvement in learner outcomes.
• Has strong knowledge of, and experience with, the Australian Curriculum.
• Possesses high-level organisational, analytical, and conceptual skills.
• Is able to work effectively in leadership and supportive roles and as an active team member.
• Has the capacity to design and deliver high-quality professional learning for teachers.
• Has experience using data to inform targets, actions, and measures to improve student outcomes.
• Is willing to support the culture and Catholic ethos of Catholic Education NT.
• Is willing to travel to Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools, including remote travel.
• Holds (or is able to obtain) an Ochre Card, a current NT Driver’s Licence, and a Bachelor or Master’s qualification in Education.

Why work for Catholic Education NT?

• $146,938 to $151,365 + Super (dependent on experience)
• Relocation assistance available
• Working hours: 35 hours per week
• Five weeks of annual leave, plus additional leave entitlements
• Salary packaging & novated leasing options (up to $15,900)
• Employee rewards program offering discounts at over 450 retailers
• Discounted school fees for children attending Catholic schools
• Access to learning, development, and leadership opportunities
• Additional benefits when working with or visiting remote schools
• Free on-site parking - Berrimah office

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date.

Affiliation: Catholic
Teaching Level: Not applicable

Catholic Education NT operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory — from Early Learning to Secondary — including five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love.