AISNT is proud to introduce Ailsa MacFie as the new Manager of the Northern Territory Remote Aboriginal Investment Program (NTRAI).

In this role, Ailsa will lead the delivery of the NTRAI program, working closely with participating schools on grant applications, program implementation, monitoring and reporting, to achieve strong outcomes for students and communities.

Ailsa brings extensive experience across Indigenous education, remote and boarding school contexts, and school leadership. Previously she held senior leadership positions at Tiwi College, including Assistant Principal, Special Education Needs Coordinator and Acting Principal, where she was responsible for whole-school operations, curriculum development, staff leadership, funding applications and stakeholder engagement. Ailsa has also worked at Kormilda College in leadership and pastoral roles.

Most recently, Ailsa has been Lead Teacher: Learning Diversity at Dominic College in Hobart, with responsibility for managing NCCD processes, supporting funding applications, leading professional learning, overseeing learning support teams, and implementing evidence-based literacy interventions. Ailsa has a strong background in data-informed practice and working collaboratively with school leaders, teachers, families and allied professionals.

Holding postgraduate qualifications in Education, Special Needs and Indigenous Education, Ailsa has published and presented nationally on literacy and Indigenous education.

AISNT looks forward to the expertise and leadership Ailsa will bring not only to the NTRAI program but to AISNT overall.

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Ailsa!