ADVISOR INCLUSION SUPPORT SERVICES

FULL-TIME | PERMANENT | COMMENCING IMMEDIATELY OR AS NEGOTIATED

The Company

Catholic Education in the Northern Territory is a network of schools built on Christian values and on the history and traditions of this land across Australias top end. Catholic Education has a network of 18 schools in the Northern Territory - five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre and five remote schools and Early Learning Centres.

The Role:

The Advisor Inclusion Support Services (AISS) provides professional support to Catholic school principals, teachers and support staff across the Northern Territory to assist in the development and delivery of individualised programs and adjustment plans for students with identified special needs. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Teaching and Learning through the Leader of Inclusion Support Services, the AISS supports schools in implementing effective pedagogical practices that meet the diverse learning and developmental needs of their students.

Essential Criteria:

• Knowledge of the current Australian Government and CENT policies, including those relating to the Disability Discrimination Act and Disability Standards for Education, and an understanding of the education of students with special needs;

• Excellent knowledge of current curriculum, theory and practice in relation to special needs programs and assessment tools;

• Demonstrated awareness of the social, economic and cultural diversity within the NT;

• Successful, inclusive classroom teaching experience;

• Significant experience and knowledge of Inclusive Education theory and practice in the development of programs to support students with diverse needs;

• Experience in working effectively and collaboratively with principals and staff in schools in the preparation and delivery of professional learning programs;

• Skills in writing policies for students with special educational needs;

• Skills and capacity to use and interpret diagnostic educational assessments;

• Capacity to coordinate responses and meet timelines for reporting purposes;

• Commitment to Catholic education;

• Proven capacity to work effectively with students with disabilities and their families, and with Indigenous students and parents;

• Communication skills of a high order, clear record of effective task completion and self-reliance; 

• Proficiency and currency of ICT skills to undertake the responsibilities of the position

• Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card), or application for such;

• NT Drivers License

• Full details are outlined in the position description within the Information Pack.

Qualifications required:

• Eligibility for registration as a teacher in the Northern Territory (or willingness to apply for such);

• Appropriate tertiary qualifications or experience in Special Education.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Relocation Assistance up to $ 2,500.00

• Excellent Work Life Balance - Working hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM

• Funded Professional Development

• Employee Assistance Program

This position will involve working with children. The appointment of the successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment in accordance with legislation. 

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Full details are outlined in the position description within the Information Pack.

How to Apply:

DOWNLOAD THE INFORMATION PACK FROM THE APPLICATION LINKS AS PER THE BELOW

For external applicants, click Apply to complete the application.

For CENT internal employees - click on the below link to complete the application:

https://cent.t1cloud.com/T1Default/CiAnywhere/Web/CENT/RedirectToFunction?token=720d23be-f981-46ae-bfca-19bb0871aa69&f=%24ORG.REC.MYAPN.WIZ&suite=CES

To apply for this position, complete all the sections in the system by providing your resume and cover letter addressing the essential criteria in the position description.

If you require more information regarding applying to this position please contact Recruitment on 

(08) 8984 1***. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON 1 AUGUST 2025