Job Description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Regional Crime Division
Job title Administration Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $68,776 - $73,898 Location Alice Springs
Position number 26592 RTF 351952 Closing 22/07/2026
Contact Officer Michelle Machin, A/Office Manager on 08 8922 3213 or [email protected]
About the agency http://pfes.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351952
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 a high level confidential administrative and secretarial support to the Superintendent of the Regional Crime Division, and
other police members within this division to enhance delivery of business services.
Context statement
The applicant will have significant experience in secretarial and administrative duties, high level of interpersonal and organisational
skills; including a high level of confidentiality and computer proficiently.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide administrative assistance, advice and support to the Superintendent and team including phone coverage, mail, data
entry, minute taking and general word processing as required.
2. Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence for the Division utilising Northern Territory Government (NTG) and Northern
Territory Police (NTPOL) electronic systems to ensure efficiency and record keeping.
3. Provision of financial support to the Division, including minor procurement, preparing of purchase orders and processing of
invoices for payment as required.
4. Assist Superintendent with Divisional Projects including the compilation of documentation, managing related correspondence
and organise functions/ meetings involving multiple agencies and external parties.
5. Under the direction of the Superintendent, provide assistance and other administrative support duties throughout Division as
required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in providing highly confidential administrative and secretarial support service including working
knowledge of procurement procedures and principles.
2. Demonstrated experience in office procedures, and sound computer skills with experience in a range of computer software
including Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
3. Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
4. Effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrating professionalism, tact, sensitivity and understanding and
respect for cultural diversity.
5. Ability to work as an integral member within a team environment and manage own workload, use initiative to set priorities and
demonstrate problem solving.
Desirable
1. Sound understanding of NTG and NTPOL electronic systems such as HPE Content Manager, Electronic Invoice Management
System (EIMS) and Expense8 (previously known as Electronic Card Management System, ECMS), TRIPS and Police Realtime
Online Management Information System (PROMIS).
2. Knowledge and understanding of the structures and roles of the NT Police, Fire and Emergency Services.
Further information
1. 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 record.
2. The successful applicant may be required to provide administrative support outside of normal working hours.
