Job description
Agency Department of Lands Planning and Environment Work unit Land Resources
Job title Executive Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Palmerston
Position number 16115 RTF 355407 Closing 17/09/2026
Contact Officer Kara Maclean, Executive Officer on 08 8999 4485 or [email protected] Wauchope, Executive Director on 08 8999 6391 or [email protected]
About the agency https://environment.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355407
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
Provide high level strategic support and advice to the Executive Director Land Resources and Division staff on policy,
secretariat, finance, procurement and human resources matters. Undertake research, coordinate Division responses, manage
key projects and prepare high level communications for the Executive Director.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate and prepare high level communications, including Chief Executive and Ministerial briefings, submissions and
correspondence cabinet submissions and budget estimate briefings.
2. Provide strategic advice regarding financial reporting, budget management, human resources, secretariat and business
planning support to the Executive Director, senior managers and staff.
3. Coordinate administrative reporting for the Division, ensuring timeframes are met, including business planning, annual
report preparation, output reporting and work health and safety.
4. Develop, establish and maintain best practice policies, procedures and systems to improve operational practices that
comply with government and departmental objectives and legislation.
5. Research, evaluate and report on emerging issues and policy impacting the Division and undertake key priority projects.
6. As a member of the senior managers team, contribute to the leadership and management of the Division’s operations
and foster a positive work environment that encourages high level performance, continuous improvement and
innovation.
7. Lead and manage staff within the Division’s Executive unit and manage the Division’s Graduate Program.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high-level conceptual, analytical, problem solving and project management skills.
2. Extensive experience with corporate reporting, systems and processes relating to finance, business, secretariat and
human resources.
3. High level oral communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to operate effectively at a senior level
with internal managers and external stakeholders across the Territory.
4. High level written communication skills and the proven ability to prepare high quality, correspondence, reports and
submissions.
5. Proven experience managing a small team, providing coordination and support to multidisciplinary teams and
encouraging and influencing others to achieve outcomes within required timeframes.
6. Proven ability to work under pressure with limited direction, manage competing priorities and produce high-quality
outputs within tight timeframes and in a climate of ongoing change.
7. Well-developed knowledge and understanding of government administrative and legislative processes and the proven
ability to work in a politically sensitive and dynamic environment.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in public administration, business management or other relevant discipline.
