Flexible Pathways Leader: VET & Careers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Salary packaging & novated leasing upt

Five weeks annual leave

35 hours per week

Job summary

Catholic Education Northern Territory is seeking an Education Officer: Flexible Pathways Leader (VET & Careers) to provide strategic leadership and system-level support across CENT schools. The role focuses on flexible learning pathways, VET, careers, and senior secondary transitions, connecting schools with RTOs, industry bodies and government.

Applicants must be qualified teachers with Cert IV TAE and VET experience, with strong communication, organisational and analytical skills, and

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with Cert IV TAE and VET trainer/teacher experience.
• Deep knowledge of VET for secondary students, flexible pathways, and senior secondary requirements.
• Understanding of government funding structures and RTO frameworks.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to deliver professional learning for school staff.
• Strong organisational, analytical and conceptual skills.
• Willing to travel to regional and remote schools, including by small plane and unsealed roads.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison between schools, RTOs, NT DET and government; advocate for CENT students in VET, careers and flexible learning.
• Support schools in navigating funding opportunities and meeting compliance and reporting requirements.
• Build career and pathway awareness from primary through to senior secondary transitions.
• Help schools enrol in and assess recognised learning.
• Work with school VET/Careers and NTCET staff to map student pathways and track post-school destinations.
• Support teachers to gain VET delivery qualifications and become accredited trainers.

Skills

Teaching qualification

Cert IV TAE

VET trainer

VET knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Conceptual skills

Willing to travel

Catholic ethos alignment

Education

Bachelor or Master of Education

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent/Ongoing Position Full Time

Applications Close: 15 November 2026

Catholic Education Northern Territory is seeking an Education Officer: Flexible Pathways Leader (VET & Careers) to provide strategic leadership and system-level support across 18 CENT schools. Requires teaching qualifications, Cert IV TAE, and VET experience.

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:

The Education Officer: Flexible Pathways provides strategic leadership and system-level support to CENT schools in flexible learning pathways, vocational education, careers, and senior secondary transitions. The role connects schools with RTOs, industry bodies and government to expand pathways for students across Remote Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools, regional and urban schools.

Key responsibilities:

As Education Officer: Flexible Pathways, you will:

• Act as a liaison between schools, RTOs, NT DET and government, and advocate for CENT students in VET, careers and flexible learning.
• Support schools in navigating funding opportunities and meeting compliance and reporting requirements.
• Build career and pathway awareness from primary through to senior secondary transitions.
• Help schools enrol in and assess recognised learning, including Aboriginal cultural knowledge and community-developed programs.
• Work with school VET/Careers and NTCET staff to map student pathways and track post-school destinations.
• Support teachers to gain VET delivery qualifications and become accredited trainers.

About you:

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a qualified teacher with a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and VET trainer/teacher experience.
• Has deep knowledge of VET for Secondary Students, flexible pathways, and senior secondary requirements.
• Understands government funding structures and RTO frameworks.
• Has excellent communication skills and can deliver professional learning for school staff.
• Possesses high-level organisational, analytical, and conceptual skills.
• Is willing to support the culture and Catholic ethos of Catholic Education NT.
• Is willing to travel to regional and remote schools, including by small plane and unsealed roads.
• Holds (or is able to obtain) an Ochre Card, a current NT Driver's Licence, and a Bachelor or Master's qualification in Education, with eligibility for NT teacher registration.

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)