Remote Aboriginal Educator Pd Leader & Coach

Northern Territory Government; Palmerston, Maningrida; Remote; AUD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education and Training in the Northern Territory is seeking an Assistant Teacher – Professional Learning Leader in Palmerston.

This ongoing, permanent, full-time role focuses on professional development and learning opportunities for Aboriginal educators in remote schools, with travel to Maningrida and rotations staying in communities.

The position supports the school's strategic direction and requires travel during terms, with a Palmerston-based site for part of the duties.

Qualifications

• This position has a focus on the professional development and learning opportunities for Aboriginal educators in remote schools through sustainable, approaches that align with career aspirations and the schools strategic direction.
• This position specifically focuses on training and professional development opportunities for remote Aboriginal Educators in Maningrida and includes travel to and staying in community on a rotating basis during the Term of 2 weeks in Maningrida and 1 week working from a Palmerston based site.

Responsibilities

• Focus on professional development and learning opportunities for Aboriginal educators in remote schools.
• Travel to Maningrida and rotate stays, with Palmerston-based site work.

Job description

Assistant Teacher - Professional Learning Leader

Ongoing (Permanent) - Full Time

Closes: 27/10/2026

Senior Teacher 2 - Remuneration Package $177,461 (including salary $151,040)

Vacancy Number:

047121

Agency:

Department of Education and Training

Number of Vacancies:

1

Location:

Palmerston

Primary Objective:

This position has a focus on the professional development and learning opportunities for Aboriginal educators in remote schools through sustainable, approaches that align with career aspirations and the schools strategic direction. This position specifically focuses on training and professional development opportunities for remote Aboriginal Educators in Maningrida and includes travel to and staying in community on a rotating basis during the Term of 2 weeks in Maningrida and 1 week working from a Palmerston based site.

Contact:

Brooke Sweeney at [e-mail]