Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Fleet Workshop
Job title Transport Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Alice Springs
Position number 9938 RTF 354847 Closing 02/09/2026
Contact officer Brett Pritchard, Workshop Manager on 08 8951 1751 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354847
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 client-focused administrative, financial and fleet support services to southern fleet through invoicing, workshop job card, accident
reporting, purchasing and records management. Assist the Alice Springs Workshop Manager and Fleet Manager to ensure the effective
maintenance and compliance of frontline law enforcement and emergency service vehicles.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage fleet financial administration, including supplier invoices, corporate credit card transactions, purchase orders, workshop job
cards and cost recovery through journals and financial systems.
2. Provide administrative support to workshop operations by coordinating vehicle servicing, workshop administration, freight and
logistics requirements, and supporting the Workshop Manager.
3. Maintain fleet, procurement and records management systems, ensuring accurate recording of financial, maintenance, accident and
vehicle information in accordance with organisational requirements.
4. Manage fleet resources and inventories, including spare parts, consumables, vehicle loan pools and accident/damage records, ensuring
effective stock control and cost allocation.
5. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors, finance, procurement, workshop staff and operational
personnel to support fleet maintenance and service delivery outcomes.
6. Support business continuity and continuous improvement by backfilling administrative roles as required and ensuring compliance with
organisational policies and procedures.
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in financial and administrative processes, including accounts payable, invoice processing, purchase order
management and corporate credit card transactions.
2. Proven ability to maintain accurate records, undertake high volume data entry and attention to detail.
3. Well-developed communication, interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders
from diverse backgrounds.
4. Demonstrated experience in a fleet, workshop, logistics, asset management or similar operational environment, including the ability
to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
5. Experience using financial and records management systems and sound knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
6. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply financial, procurement, records management and administrative policies and procedures
while exercising initiative and sound judgement.
7. Current Northern Territory Driver Licence with manual endorsement.
Desirable
1. Experience using NT Government systems, including VMS, NTPGPAY, Territory Records Manager or similar fleet, financial and
records management applications, and knowledge of NTG procurement processes.
2. Forklift Licence and knowledge of vehicle maintenance and operational requirements within a diverse fleet environment.
Further information
The position will be subject to criminal history checks prior to commencement.
