Tiwi College · Northern Territory
PRINCIPAL – TIWI COLLEGE
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Tiwi College is seeking a permanent, full-time Principal at Pickertaramoor on Melville Island, Northern Territory. The role leads education, wellbeing, boarding and operations for a Tiwi-owned residential school, working with the Tiwi Education Board and local communities; applicants need relevant leadership experience, an NT Ochre Card and full NT driver licence.
- Housing, utilities and vehicle included
- Semester entry and exit flights
- Six weeks annual leave
- Remote Tiwi boarding school
Closes 31 Oct 2026
Applications close 31 Oct 2026.
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About the role
Permanent, full-time Principal leading teaching, student wellbeing, boarding and operational functions at Tiwi College. Based at Pickertaramoor on Melville Island, the role includes oversight of staff, facilities, resources, compliance and community partnerships, with flexibility required outside standard school hours. The package includes housing, utilities, a vehicle, semester travel, subsidised freight, salary packaging and six weeks’ annual leave.
What they’re looking for
- Experience across school leadership roles
- Commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student outcomes
- Respectful leadership in a remote Indigenous community
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Educational, financial and operational management capability
- Experience in remote, Indigenous or boarding education preferred
About the school
Tiwi College is a remote residential school providing education and boarding for Tiwi students from across the Tiwi Islands. It works with the Tiwi Education Board and local communities to support Tiwi culture, wellbeing and post-school outcomes.
How to apply
Applications close on 31 October 2026. The listing does not provide application instructions or a contact role.
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The role
- Sector
- Principal
- Role
- Principal / Head of School
- Hours
- full time
- Tenure
- permanent
- Listed
- 18 Sept 2026
In the school’s words
“Pickertaramoor, Melville Island, Northern Territory Very attractive executive salary package, including housing, utilities, vehicle, semester entry/exit flights, subsidised freight and six weeks annual leave. An exceptional opportunity to lead a unique, Tiwi-owned and managed remote boarding school. Tiwi Education Boa”
The school
- Address
- Tiwi Islands, NT