Posted 8d ago

Assistant Director - Client Services

Northern Territory Government Department of Education and Training Alice Springs NT

Permanent Full time
Base pay Above avg.
$155,793 - $173,832

Key points we found

  • Lead a multidisciplinary team focused on student wellbeing and inclusion.
  • Coordinate services provided to schools to support inclusive learning environments.
  • Establish positive workplace culture and build relationships with system leaders.

Senior Administrative Officer 1 - Remuneration Package Range $155,793 - $173,832

(including salary $132,408 - $147,919)

Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services - Client Services

Alice Springs, Northern Territory

One full time, ongoing vacancy is available

Do you have experience leading multidisciplinary teams or working within school settings? This opportunity could be your next step.

The Assistant Director Client Services is a corporate based position that leads a multidisciplinary team of allied health professionals and specialist teaching staff focused on student wellbeing and inclusion.

Assistant Directors Client Services use their leadership, collaboration and influencing skills to line manage their team and coordinate the services provided by the team to schools to ensure children and students are achieving their full potential through inclusive learning environments.

They establish a positive workplace culture and build productive relationships with system leaders and schools across the region.

What you’ll get in return –

  1. Attractive salary package + 6 weeks recreational leave, 3 weeks personal leave and recreational leave loading.
  2. Study and professional learning allowances and opportunities to develop your career and professional practice.
  3. Relocation assistance for suitable intrastate and interstate candidates.
  4. Flexible work arrangements can be negotiated.
  5. Attraction and retention incentives based on certain conditions and eligibility.

Corporate-based conditions apply to this position. The applicant must hold or be able to obtain a Working with Children Notice Clearance and an NT driver’s licence. Visits to remote schools may necessitate travel by four-wheel drive vehicle on unsealed roads or light aircraft and include overnight stays in remote communities of up to four days. Four-wheel drive training will be provided by the NT Department of Education and Training.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Jessica Nowak, Director on 0499 790 424

or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 43639

Closing date: 16/04/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

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Skills
COLLABORATIVE
DATA MANAGEMENT
DIGITAL LITERACY
EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
Inclusion Programs
INFLUENCING
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
LEADERSHIP
Leadership in Education
MICROSOFT OFFICE
Remote Team Leadership
STUDENT WELLBEING
TEAM MANAGEMENT

Perks & benefits
6 weeks recreational leave
Attractive salary package
Relocation assistance

More details
Expiring date
26 Apr 2026
Date posted
27 Mar 2026
Category
Education, Training & Childcare
Occupation
Other
Contract type
Permanent
Work type
Full time
Job mode
Onsite / Standard business hours
Industry
Public Administration and Safety
Sector
Government

Northern Territory Government Department of Education and Training

Pay insights
Market average based on all Education, Training & Childcare jobs in Alice Springs NT
Above avg. range
$156k - $174k
Market average
$86k
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$86k
Market average
$57k
$222k
This job pays above average

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