Elliot Saunderson
Teacher at Taminmin College
It’s important to find a balance between your work and your hobbies. I spend a lot of time outside participating in sport and that sort of social aspect of up here in Darwin is really easy to get involved in. Head of English Taminmin College Top End
Meet Elliot Saunderson and discover how teaching at Taminmin College offers career progression, an active lifestyle and a welcoming community.
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Working in the Big Rivers Region has significantly broadened my capabilities.
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The move wasn’t hard, it was an adventure.
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I am a proud Katherine girl- Our family arrived in 1946 and have been here ever since.
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Towns like Darwin and Alice Springs have everything you need, including shopping centres, healthcare, and schools.
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“The Territory offers opportunities and is full of many wonderful and diverse people."
Café Owner - Meow Waffee, Darwin City
“The Territory gave me amazing opportunities such as starting a few of my own businesses."
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“Living in the NT it's a life changing experience"
Café Owner - Yaye's Cafe, Alice Springs
“The Territory has truly been a game-changing experience for me. "
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“The Territory has offered me the perfect work life balance."
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Meet Emma Dinon, owner of Star Barber, and discover how Darwin’s supportive small-business community helped her build a successful career and business.
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Meet Nick, a senior psychologist who shares his experience working in corrections and enjoying the Darwin lifestyle.
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Caramon Khaisir is a Youth Justice Officer based in Darwin, where he supports the safety, care and wellbeing of young people in detention.
Youth Justice Officer, Department of Corrections.
Inclusion Advisor and Speech Pathologist, Student Wellbeing and Inclusion Programs and Services, Department of Education and Training
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Living in the Territory has encouraged me to step out of my comfort zone.
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Chris leads the multidisciplinary team of allied health and teaching professionals supporting student wellbeing and inclusion in the East Arnhem region.
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Meet Chris Mukangaya and learn about his work supporting student wellbeing and inclusion across schools in East Arnhem.
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Meet Danica Winterton, a school social worker supporting students and families through SWIPS in the Darwin region.
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Meet Rochelle Hunt and learn about her work supporting inclusive learning through SWIPS in East Arnhem.
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I moved with my family from overseas. The culture in Alice Springs reminds me of home.
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If you've got a sense of adventure and you like being outdoors why not try teaching in Alice Springs.
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Meet Emma Richards, a classroom teacher at Tennant Creek Primary School, and discover how teaching in the NT has helped her career flourish.
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Meet Jo Boyle and discover how moving from Scotland to teach at Zuccoli Primary School helped her build a rewarding career and family life in the NT.
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The people up here have been amazing and the culture that you get to experience is like nowhere else.
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I have experienced multiple opportunities to attached professional learning, that has enhanced my learning as a teacher.
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Mitchell George shares how moving from Melbourne to Alice Springs gave him a fresh start, meaningful remote project work and a new Territory lifestyle.
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Meet Joy Morogo, a DLI Project Manager in Alice Springs, and discover her rewarding career, meaningful projects and life in the Northern Territory.
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The Graduate Program has allowed endless opportunities.
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Meet Bree Gill and learn how the NT Government Graduate Program helped her begin her career, move to Darwin and embrace the Territory lifestyle.
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I have found many great friends in the public service and across the Territory.
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I’ve been able to pursue my passions and make real impacts.
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The NT is such an exciting and diverse place and the community feel here is amazing.
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The Territory has provided an abundance of opportunities for career growth.
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Darwin is like nowhere else, and you can really make it your own.
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The Graduate program equipped me with all the necessary technical and soft skills to succeed in my future role.
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Working in the Territory allows me to connect with like-minded people.
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Living in the Top End has been about enjoying everything it has to offer.
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With the work tasks assigned, I felt like I was able to make an actual contribution.
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Working for government allows me to make a direct impact on the community.
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Darwin is like nowhere else, and you can really make it your own.
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The Graduate program equipped me with all the necessary technical and soft skills to succeed in my future role.
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The Graduate Program has allowed endless opportunities.
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"Working in the Territory is so different to other places."
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