Special Education Support Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Acacia Hill School, Central
Job title Special Education Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4 92%
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 05/10/2026
Salary $73,291 - $83,558 Location Alice Springs
Position number 47115 RTF 355438 Closing 13/09/2026
Contact Officer Joel Hohn, Acting Principal Acacia Hill School on 08 8955 2222 or joel.hohn@education.nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355438

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
Work collaboratively with classroom teachers with the teaching, care and management of students with moderate to severe disabilities
through contributing to the planning and implementation of innovative and individualised programs, the use of augmentative adapted
communication devices, lifting devices, mobility devices and other equipment and providing feedback to the teacher.
Context statement
Acacia Hill School, located in Alice Springs, is the only special school in Central Australia, and has an enrolment of approximately 115
students ranging from Preschool to Year 12. Over 80% of students need support with communication. The school’s highly specialized
learning and wellbeing programs cater developmentally for students with intellectual disability or multiple complex disabilities using the
Early Years Learning Framework, the pre-foundation Victorian Curriculum and the Australian Curriculum. The school is committed to
fostering learning without limits for every student.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Actively participate as a team member in the planning, preparation, implementation and assessment of individualised educational

programs and undertake instructional tasks as required in classroom activities, outdoor activities and excursions. Assist with the
supervision of students at recess and lunch as required.

2. Undertake healthcare tasks including personal care such as feeding and toileting, administer first aid and provide medication to
students in accordance with school policies. This includes complex medication and personal care procedures.

3. Develop and effectively maintain appropriate working relationships with students with disability, families, work colleagues and
stakeholders whilst maintaining confidentiality.

4. Manage and complete a range of administrative tasks including word processing, photocopying, bookbinding, laminating, classroom
displays and SAMS entry in a timely manner.

5. Create classroom/student resources utilising specific computer software programs, e.g. Boardmaker, Clicker 6 to implement
programs such as Structured Teaching.

6. Initiate, prioritise and perform work tasks, under limited supervision and in a reliable manner, whilst adhering to school and
Department of Education and Training policies in an environment of ongoing change and pressure, where student and staff safety
are paramount.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Recent demonstrated experience successfully implementing educational programs for students who have significantly below average

intellectual functioning, multiple needs, challenging behaviours, and who have deficits in adaptive functioning in areas such as
communication, self-care, social/interpersonal skills and functional academic skills.

2. Proven ability to communicate effectively using various communication strategies and appropriate interpersonal skills with children
who have a diverse range of disabilities.

3. Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in teams and communicating effectively to support productive partnerships with
families and other stakeholders.

4. Demonstrated experience in undertaking a range of administrative tasks by meeting timeframes whilst working under pressure and
in an environment of change.

Desirable
1. Certificate III or Certificate IV related to supporting students with disability in educational settings.
2. A current NT Drivers Licence or ability to obtain one.
3. Current AUSTSWIM accreditation.
Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal History check and have, or be in the
process of obtaining, a current Working with Children Card and current First Aid Certificate.