Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Top End Mental Health, Alcohol and Other
Drugs Service
Job title Project Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 70262424 RTF 353284 Closing 12/08/2026
Contact officer Kirsty Luck on 08 8922 6865 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353284
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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 executive, administrative and project coordination support to the Project Manager by managing
project workflows, governance, reporting, communication and operational activities. Coordinate and monitor project
activities, deliverables and key actions, while facilitating collaboration between clinical teams, construction contractors and
lived-experience stakeholders to support the planning, commissioning and successful delivery of the Mental Health Build
Commissioning Project.
Context statement
The project involves the construction of a new three-storey Mental Health Inpatient Facility at Royal Darwin Hospital,
designed to deliver a safe, modern and therapeutic environment for patients requiring acute mental health care.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high-level project support to the Project Manager including arranging meetings, managing project workflows and
outputs, the project’s generic shared mailbox and secretarial support.
2. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders within and external to
government.
3. Maintain risk logs, issue registers, meeting minutes, and project management tools (e.g., MS SharePoint).
4. Gather data to compile progress and budget tracking reports for stakeholders.
5. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on assigned action items.
6. Ensure compliance with organisational standards and project management methodologies like PRINCE2.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven background in project support and coordination, or PMO environments.
2. High proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with project management software.
3. Strong organisational skills, sharp attention to detail, and excellent communication for consulting with various
stakeholders.
4. Certifications or understanding of project management frameworks such as PRINCE2 or Agile are highly regarded.
5. Demonstrated ability to respond to changing situations, setting priorities, meeting deadlines and producing work of a
high standard.
Desirable
1. Experience with NT Public Sector systems including Content Records Manager, Travel Request Information Processing
System, Electronic Credit Management System and Electronic Invoice Management System.
2. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant financial, procurement and human resource legislation including
Financial Management Act, Public Sector Employment Act, Procurement Regulations and Information Act.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
