Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Corporate Governance
Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 07/09/2026
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Darwin
Position number 46671 RTF 351399 Closing 26/07/2026
Contact officer Jess Whyte, Assistant Director Corporate Governance on 08 8999 5735 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351399
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 administrative and project support for corporate governance and improvement frameworks, including review and
implementation of the Corporate Governance Framework through stakeholder engagement and communications, monitoring
of governance arrangements and secretariat support for Education and Training Executive Board (ETEB) and governance
committees.
Context statement
The Corporate Governance and Improvement Frameworks (CGIF) team is the centre of expertise for the implementation of
effective governance and improvement frameworks to ensure effective decision-making, accountability, and alignment with
the department’s improvement priorities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide secretariat services to governance boards and committees, including the organisation and coordination of
meetings, preparation of agendas, meeting minutes, and supporting good governance practices.
2. Effectively and professionally communicate with stakeholders such as board and committee members, including through
the monitoring of actions.
3. Provide support and advice to the CGIF team to facilitate the development and implementation of agency governance,
policy, change management and business relationship activities.
4. Support the development and maintenance of collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to
ensure efficient and effective responses to issues.
5. Provide ad-hoc administrative and project support to the team as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in a secretariat support role, or the effective provision of secretariat services including minute
taking, meeting coordination and monitoring actions.
2. Sound written and oral communication skills, including ability to clearly articulate in plain language and with high attention
to detail for a range of government correspondence.
3. Demonstrated experience working to tight deadlines, using sound project management and organisational skills to
prioritise workload and ensure delivery of both secretariat and project officer duties.
4. Proven integrity and initiative with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information.
5. Demonstrated ability to work with autonomy and accountability, along with the ability to function effectively as part of
a team.
6. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders and
interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Qualifications in administration, project management or similar.
2. Knowledge and understanding of government and ministerial correspondence and processes.
Further information
The selected applicant must hold a current NT Working with Children Notice (Ochre Card) or the ability to obtain prior to
commencement.
