School Based Attendance And Engagement Officer

NT Government - Department of Education and Training; Umbakumba; On-site; AUD 103,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School, part of the NT Department of Education and Training, is seeking a School Based Attendance and Engagement Officer. You will lead a local team to monitor attendance, develop engagement plans, and partner with families to re-engage students in education.

The role focuses on analyzing attendance data, creating actionable case plans, and collaborating with school staff and community partners to improve student outcomes in Groote Eylandt.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in effective case management for children and young people within statutory and non‑statutory frameworks.
• Experience with databases to accurately record information that may be used in legal proceedings, and knowledge and experience in managing sensitive and confidential information.
• Demonstrated capability to work within a cross‑cultural school environment, interact effectively with children and young people from diverse cultures and develop partnerships with students, families, school staff and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated conflict resolution skills in challenging situations.
• Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to suit the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage own workload, time management techniques and initiative to increase productivity and achieve results.
• Proficient in the use of computer software including Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Work proactively within the school to support, develop, and implement attendance strategies based on patterns and trends evidenced in attendance data.
• Lead the development of ASIP attendance and engagement goals and actions and monitor progression and achievement.
• Develop clear case plans to re-engage children and young people in education with goals, actions, and timeframes with families and relevant staff.
• Work with community and families to build positive partnerships and promote education.
• Maintain accurate activity data and case management records in line with statutory and departmental requirements.
• Participate in and contribute to school initiatives and activities aimed at attendance and engagement.
• Support school operations as deemed necessary.

Skills

Case management

Cross-cultural work

Communication

Conflict resolution

Data handling

Time management

Excel

Word

Outlook

Education

Tertiary qualification in Social Work or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School

Job title School Based Attendance and Engagement Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Umbakumba
Position number 41515 RTF 360406 Closing 15/11/2026
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity

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.

Primary objective

To develop and monitor achievement towards the Annual School Improvement Plan attendance and engagement goals and manage case plans to re-engage students in school. Lead a local team of attendance and engagement school-based staff.

Context statement

Alyarrmandumanja Umbakumba School is located on Groote Eylandt, 650km east of Darwin and 50km off the Arnhem Land coast in the Gulf of Carpentaria. The school has a strong partnership with the community and is one of four schools servicing the Groote Eylandt Archipelago. The school provides education to approximately 80 Indigenous students from early years to senior years, the majority of whom speak English as an additional language.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Work proactively within the school to support, develop, and implement school attendance strategies based on patterns and trends evidenced in attendance data and align with Australian and NT Government’s priorities and strategies for attendance.
2. Lead the development of ASIP attendance and engagement goals and actions and monitor progression and achievement.
3. Develop clear case plans to re-engage children and young people in education that articulate goals, actions, and timeframes, in partnership with families, relevant school staff, and other government and non‑government agencies within statutory and non‑statutory frameworks.
4. Work with Community and families to build positive partnerships and positively promote education.
5. Maintain accurate activity data and case management records in line with statutory and departmental requirements.
6. Participate in and contribute to school initiatives and activities aimed at attendance and engagement.
7. Support school operations as deemed necessary.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Extensive knowledge and experience in effective case management in relation to children and young people within statutory and non‑statutory frameworks.
2. Demonstrated experience with databases to accurately record information that may be used in legal proceedings, and knowledge and experience in managing sensitive and confidential information.
3. Demonstrated capability to work within a cross-cultural school environment, interact effectively with children and young people from diverse cultures and successfully develop effective partnerships with students, families, school staff and community and government stakeholders.
4. Demonstrated conflict resolution skills in challenging situations.
5. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills with the ability to tailor communication to suit the audience.
6. Demonstrated ability to manage own workload, time management techniques and initiative to increase productivity and achieve results.
7. Proficient in the use of computer software including Excel, Word and Microsoft Outlook.

Desirable

1. Willingness to work outdoors in the local community.
2. Relevant tertiary qualification in Social Work, Humanitarian Studies, Community Development and/or Youth Work.

Further information

1. The successful applicant must possess a current Working with Children Clearance Notice and a current NT driver’s licence.
2. The vacancy is based on school conditions.