Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Aboriginal Health, Engagement and Workforce
Division
Job title Business Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin
Position number 24297 RTF 354012 Closing 25/08/2026
Contact officer Samara Hanley on 08 8999 2873 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply to: https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354012
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 executive, administrative and coordination support to the Executive Director by managing division workflows,
governance, reporting, communication and operational activities. Coordinate and monitor division activities, deliverables and key actions,
while facilitating collaboration within the AHEW team. Assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the divisions
administrative, operational, reporting and human resource functions.
Context statement
Provide high level information and advice to the Executive Director to assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the division
administrative, operational, reporting and human resource functions.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Prepare timely personnel, project and priority reports to assist in informed and effective decision-making.
2. Coordinate and deliver business support, advice and services including HR, recruitment and staff travel.
3. Prepare data and information for the Executive Director to enable reporting against performance indicators, annual reports, ministerial
correspondence, estimates briefs, Legislative Assembly briefings and other ad-hoc reports and briefings as required.
4. Coordinate the development, implementation and financial reporting requirements of the divisions business plan, projects and
priorities.
5. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders within and external to government.
6. Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, and follow up on assigned action items.
7. Ensure compliance with organisational and industry standards, legisltation and codes of conduct.
8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in
order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive knowledge and relevant experience in the development, monitoring and management of work units priorities and reporting
requirements.
2. Proven ability to effectively and accurately interpret, apply and promote human resource legislation, principles and practices.
3. Extensive knowledge and practical experience in report generation techniques, report formatting, spreadsheet compilation and
analysis using the Microsoft suite of products.
4. High standard of written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures
and provide a professional client focused service.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, as well as ability and experience managing a complex and
demanding workload.
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.
