Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Work unit Office of the CEO
Asian Relations
Job title Senior Executive Assistant Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 35015 RTF 354614 Closing 28/09/2026
Contact Officer Kathleen Skandaliaris on 08 8935 7730 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354614
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.
Primary objective
The Senior Executive Assistant provides strategic advice, support and project management services to assist with the
coordination of the Chief Executive Officer’s day to day priorities, as well as the timely flow of accurate information to senior
executive staff and key stakeholder groups.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level executive support to the CEO including monitoring of the CEO’s generic inbox, meeting and secretarial
support, research and project support, financial administration support and oversight of diary management.
2. Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of a range of projects on behalf for the CEO, including
research and analysis of various issues providing solutions and recommendations as appropriate, manage emerging
complex and sensitive issues, policy and administrative processes.
3. Develop, coordinate and process executive correspondence on behalf of the CEO, ensuring high quality and accuracy
of all executive correspondence.
4. Develop, implement and maintain effective structures and systems to continually improve the accuracy, reliability and
quality of correspondence and information flows.
5. Build and sustain collaborative relationships and with a variety of stakeholders, and liaise effectively and discreetly with
all levels of staff within the department, and with external stakeholders.
6. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated record of success in working at the executive level and a proven ability to exercise sound judgement,
particularly in respect to political sensitivity and confidentiality.
2. Exceptional organisation and coordination skills, attention to detail and accuracy of written communication, including
proficiency in executive administration.
3. High level oral communication, interpersonal and networking skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to manage and deliver on projects, prioritise and meet competing deadlines and work under
pressure while maintaining quality of end product.
5. Knowledge and understanding of government and ministerial protocols and procedures.
6. Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and agile team, demonstrating ability to achieve outcomes using
problem-solving and influencing skills.
7. Ability to perform to a high standard with personal resilience, reliability, integrity and accountability.
