Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Assistance Commissioner Regional and Remote
Operations
Job title Executive Assistant Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Alice Springs
Position number 9937 RTF 354559 Closing 06/09/2026
Contact Officer Brooke Pomare on 08 8951 1791 or [email protected]
About the agency Police | NT Police, Fire & Emergency Services
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354559
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provide comprehensive, confidential, administrative support to the Executive and work unit, including administrative coordination and
Ministerial Liaison support.
Context statement
The Executive Assistant is the first point of contact to the Assistant Commissioner, Regional and Remote Operations.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive administrative support to an executive which may include:
- Providing high level secretarial support including minute taking and logistical support to working groups, committees, and
events/functions.
- Monitoring all communication channels in and out of the Executive’s office, including email and diary management, scheduling
meetings, and travel arrangements
- Maintaining appropriate administrative systems, registers, processes, databases, and record management ensuring effective and
efficient workflows within the unit
- Managing a range of procurement functions including travel arrangements, purchasing, and processing credit card transactions
- Supporting working groups, committees and for events/functions the Executive/ work unit are involved with.
2. Liaise in a discreet and confidential manner with a wide range of people including but not limited to; all levels of staff within the
agency, the Minister’s office, external stakeholders and the general public.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience providing administrative support to a senior leader or executive, including managing calendars, scheduling
meetings, handling correspondence and maintaining confidential files and records.
2. Proficient in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint) and record management systems with a willingness
to adopt new technology.
3. Well-developed professional, interpersonal, and influencing skills with the ability to communicate (both written and verbally) with a
diverse group of stakeholders and build positive working relationships with other executives and staff.
4. Prior experience operating in a fast-paced environment with strong organisational and time management skills with the flexibility to
handle changing priorities and work independently with minimal supervision.
5. Attention to detail with ability to delegate and escalate issues, develop creative solutions, and seek out positive improvements.
Desirable
1. Current driver’s licence, or the ability to obtain a driver’s license.
2. Sound knowledge of the principles of equity and diversity, and occupational health and safety
Further information
• The successful applicant must consent to a Northern Territory Police check of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they
have no significant criminal history.
- The successful applicant may be required to provide administrative support outside of normal working hours.
- Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability and Leadership Framework (CLF) which applies to all NTPS
employees. CLF 4 outlines what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CLF is available here
