Job Description
Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Built Infrastructure
Job title Senior Executive Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Palmerston
Position number 49598 RTF 347345 Closing 20/05/2026
Contact officer Rhian Spinks, A/Manager on 08 8946 5188 or rhian.spinks@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=347345
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.
Primary objective
Provides high level strategic advice, project management and senior level executive support, including overseeing Ministerial,
Cabinet, Legislative Assembly and Estimates processes, budget, policy development, human resources, procurement, records and
information management, business planning and corporate reporting, to the General Manager to ensure the successful delivery of
the Division’s goals and Departmental strategic priorities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support the General Manager in the delivery of the Department’s and Division’s strategic and operational objectives, priorities
and the day-to-day operation and business of the Built Infrastructure Division.
2. Prepare, manage and review Cabinet Submissions, Ministerial, Legislative Assembly and Estimates briefings, memos, media
briefs, communication plans, reports and other written correspondence.
3. Research and prepare high level strategic advice, information and reports on diverse and complex policy, planning and
operational matters, including developing options and making recommendations, to facilitate informed decision making.
4. Provide high-level secretariat services for various committees and steering groups including the preparation of agendas,
meeting minutes and briefing papers.
5. Work collaboratively with and provide advice to the executive team and other staff in the Division to collectively improve the
quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the Division’s service delivery, including the development and implementation of
enhanced administrative practices, policies and procedures to support quality outcomes.
6. Manage the Built Infrastructure administrative support staff team and allocate tasks, fostering a professional working
environment and collaboration to achieve the required outcomes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare accurate high-level documents, reports, briefings,
presentations and other correspondence, with sound attention to detail.
2. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a high performing, diverse team, while establishing and maintaining
effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify and deliver high quality business outcomes.
3. Well-developed problem-solving skills including ability to exercise sound judgement, apply lateral thinking to identify and
resolve issues, discern when to escalate emerging issues and consider political sensitivities.
4. Proven ability to work independently and flexibly with minimal direction while proactively managing competing priorities and
strict deadlines.
5. Ability to use initiative, anticipate needs, undertake research and be proactive in preparing and/or obtaining clear, concise and
relevant advice.
6. Experience working in a fast-paced executive setting, providing high level secretariat support to committees and working
groups, with a sound understanding of governance frameworks.
7. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary best practice business management and performance
monitoring and reporting.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and effectively manage support staff teams to achieve the required outcomes.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in business or similar.
