• Job type: Full time
• Salary: $96,620 - $107,721
• Position number: 42357
• RTF: 351874
• Location: Maningrida

Primary objective

Deliver competency-based Training and Assessment programs based on nationally accredited Vocational Education and Training (VET) packages to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander secondary school students at Maningrida College. Work as part of the secondary team to innovate and engage students to improve completion outcomes primarily in Certificate 1 Maritime (Coxswains grade 2 near coastal).

Context statement

Maningrida College is located in one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory, 550 km east of Darwin, delivering education to approximately 660 students from preschool to senior years and provides education services to up to 15 Homeland Learning Centres. The College incorporates a Family and Children Centre, Families as First Teachers program, Trade Training Centre, Learning on Country Program and Indigenous Languages and Culture Team. The College strives to provide pathways opportunities for all secondary students by fostering close partnerships with community organisations and other stakeholders and embedding vocational education into senior secondary years.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Delivery of Certificate 1 Maritime (Coxswains grade 2 near coastal) (MAR10413) competency-based training and assessment to VET for Secondary students including face-to-face delivery within the school environment and collaborate with staff in the VET and Secondary team.
2. Ensure all RTO administration tasks are completed in a timely manner including enrolments, learning plans, session overviews, course preparation, assessment delivery, student records, student reports and final assessment documentations.
3. Develop and review training and assessment resources to support delivery of accredited competencies and qualifications, particularly to meet the needs of English as an Additional Dialect (EAL/D) learners.
4. Develop a range of delivery models to support the effective engagement in VET programs and provide reasonable adjustments that meet the needs of students including literacy and numeracy support when required.
5. Ensure effective written and oral communication and engagement within the college and external agencies and work collaboratively with teams across the college.
6. Attend professional development as required to enhance skills in vocational training, learning and assessment including maintaining industry currency.
7. Maintain the Maningrida College vessel and Trade Training Centre in an orderly and functional manner in line with school-based, Department and industry policies and procedures.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Currently hold a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, or the ability to attain a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment in addition to extensive boating experience and knowledge.
2. Currently hold or willingness to obtain Certificate 1 in Maritime operations, coxswains grade 2 near coastal or higher.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and appropriate written and oral communication skills to develop, implement training and assessment as required in the VET Quality Framework (VQF) and Training Package Assessment Guidelines.
4. Ability to manage and demonstrate participation in professional development programs, ensuring national standards for teaching are maintained for registration with the NT TRB and industry currency requirements are maintained.
5. Ability to work flexibly including managing pressure and time in changing environments and modifying approaches to suit diverse people and situations.
6. Proven ability to interact effectively with teams in a cross-cultural environment and a willingness to learn and apply school-wide practices such as trauma-informed behaviour support.

Next Steps

1. Please visit the Northern Territory Government Jobs website at jobs.nt.gov.au.
2. In the Vacancy Search bar, enter the RTF number: 351874 .

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.

Contact officer: Brooke Sweeney, phone: 0400 828 154; [email protected] using the subject line: Trainer Assessor - Maritime Operations Coxswains - Maningrida enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Further information

Accommodation and utilities are provided in Maningrida community at no cost for this position; however applicants must be willing to live in a shared house with another school staff member.

Registration or ability to obtain registration with the Teacher Registration Board of the NT (Authority to teach category 5) and a Working with Children Card (Ochre) are required for this position.

Approved: January 2026 Brooke Sweeney, Principal.

A position description is attached.