Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Agency Business Systems – Justice and General
Development Government
Job title Assistant Director Business Systems Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin, Alice Springs, Katherine or Tennant Creek
Position number 22607 RTF 349870 Closing 28/06/2026
Contact officer Andrew Brissenden on 0492 651 198 or [email protected]
About the agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349870
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
Working with a high level of independence, provide strategic and operational leadership for the support, management and
administration of critical business systems, including oversight of system performance, integrations, and continuous improvement
to ensure reliable, secure and effective service delivery across Territory and national environments.
Context statement
Agency Business Systems manages agencies’ core business digital systems through their lifecycle from strategy to design,
development, release and deployment, operational delivery, maintenance, support and retirement.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide executive level project management, leadership and strategic policy advice on the definition, development,
implementation, management and support of digital business systems.
2. Represent the agency at a high level, provide strategic advice to clients on procedure, policy and problem management
associated with business systems.
3. Conduct detailed business analysis, identify efficiencies and make recommendations to continual business improvement
strategies.
4. Evaluate proposed technologies and collaborate with stakeholders to successfully implement the recommended technology
and business strategies.
5. Establish and maintain the appropriate development and governance structures and levels of stakeholder engagement.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated leadership, management and interpersonal communication experience with proven experience in implementing
and supporting business systems.
2. Proven experience and expert knowledge of project management and best practice to achieve effective and long lasting
outcomes.
3. Demonstrated high level knowledge of best practice business systems management methodologies and their practical utilisation
to deliver successful outcomes.
4. Expert understanding and experience in implementing change management principles and practices to address changing and
competing demands, directions and goals with a strategic focus.
5. Well organised, able to multi-task, manage competing priorities and guide a team through high demand periods, and proven
record of achieving milestones and results in agreed timeframes.
6. High level capability in business analysis, with proven experience in reviewing, designing, and optimising business processes
to improve efficiency, service delivery, and stakeholder outcomes.
7. The ability to interact affectively with people from diverse cultures.
8. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of Commitment to service, Innovation, Ethical practice,
Accountability, Impartiality, Diversity and Respect.
Desirable
1. Relevant qualification in Procurement, Business Management, Accounting or Information Technology.
Further information
The selected applicant must consent to a probity check to confirm they have no significant criminal history record or associations.
A prerequisite for the probity check is permanent residency or Australian citizenship.
