Education Officer

Join a community where your work truly matters. About us Catholic Education Northern Territory (CENT) operates 18 Catholic schools across the Northern Territory — from Early Learning to Secondary — including five colleges, seven primary schools, one flexible learning centre, and five remote schools. Our schools are places of learning, connection, and growth, guided by the values of Wisdom, Justice, Courage, Compassion, and Love. The Position The Education Officer - Middle Years Literacy & Curriculum supports Catholic Education NT’s mission to improve student learning through high-quality literacy and curriculum practices. The role provides guidance, professional learning, and multi-tiered support to build teacher and school capacity across CENT schools, including Remote Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools. Reporting to the Leader, Teaching and Learning. This is a full-time permanent position commencing 12 January 2026. Key Responsibilities Assist school leadership teams, teachers, and support staff to use data to develop targets, actions, and measures that improve literacy outcomes for Years 5–9. Build teachers’ capacity to deliver effective, data-informed, and engaging literacy teaching (reading and writing) across learning areas. Facilitate Tier 1 instructional support through asynchronous learning, team teaching, collaborative planning, and professional learning opportunities. Provide professional development and support to teachers and classroom assistants to embed evidence-based, culturally responsive literacy strategies aligned with the Australian Curriculum. Support schools in general curriculum planning, programming, teaching, assessment, and reporting practices to strengthen student outcomes. Contribute to CENT initiatives, projects, and networks related to teaching, learning, and professional growth. Full details are outlined in the position description within the Application Package. About you Is committed to supporting the culture and Catholic ethos of CENT. Holds postgraduate qualifications in education and eligibility for teacher registration in the Northern Territory. Demonstrates excellence in literacy teaching, curriculum planning, programming, and pedagogy, with evidence of improved learner outcomes. Has experience using data to inform literacy strategies and improvement planning. Is skilled in developing and delivering professional learning for teachers of middle years learners. Shows strong organisational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, and thrives working collaboratively in leadership and support roles. Is willing to travel to Aboriginal Catholic Community Schools (including travel by small aircraft and on remote roads). 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. Why work for Catholic Education NT? Competitive salary $142,659 plus superannuation Relocation assistance of up to $2,500 Salary packaging and novated leasing to maximise your income potential Working hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM, 35 hours per week 5 weeks Annual Leave plus additional leave entitlements (personal/carer’s, parental, family, ceremonial, etc.) Employee rewards program offering savings and discounts at over 450 well-known retailers Discounted School Fees for children attending Catholic schools Free on-site parking How to Apply Click the link below to download the application package. To apply, submit your resume and cover letter, addressing the essential criteria in the PositionDescription. The Catholic Education Office reserves the right to close this advertisement early or extend it beyond the closing date. If you require more information, please contact Recruitment on . #J-18808-Ljbffr