Job description
Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Utilities Commission
Job title Secretariat and Regulatory Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Darwin
Position number 17655 RTF 348475 Closing 16/06/2026
Contact officer Anna McGill, A/Director on 08 8999 7476 or [email protected]
About the agency https://treasury.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348475
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 executive, secretariat and regulatory administrative coordination to the Utilities Commission to support the
effective delivery of the Utilities Commission priorities and effective regulation of essential services in the Northern Territory.
Context statement
The Commission is an independent statutory authority responsible for the economic regulation of electricity, ports, and water and
sewerage industries in the Northern Territory. The Commission aims to protect consumer interests in terms of price, reliability, and
quality. The Commission is supported by staff seconded from the Department of Treasury and Finance, and offers meaningful work
in a small, positive team environment.
Key duties and responsibilities
• Provide high level executive and administrative assistance to the Commission and Executive contributing to the efficient and
effective operation of the Commission in accordance with legislation, policy and governance frameworks.
- Provide secretariat support for Commission meetings and activities, including scheduling, preparation and distribution of
agendas and papers, minute-taking, action tracking and follow-up to ensure statutory, regulatory and operational timeframes
are met.
- manage routine administrative regulatory and licensing activity, including management of the annual return and licensing fee
process, website management and stakeholder newsletters.
- Monitor and manage the Commission correspondence, including drafting routine correspondence, allocation and tracking of
task, support filing and record management.
- Operate independently and effectively in a team, while maintaining a high standard of work and fostering positive relationships.
- Enhance workflow efficiency by developing and implementing systems that improve accuracy, reliability, and timeliness of
executive tasks.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience and capability in providing executive support and secretarial services at an
executive and Board level.
2. Sound knowledge of and experience in government structures, processes and protocols, or ability to obtain such knowledge
quickly and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters.
3. Well-developed organisational skills and demonstrated capacity to prioritise and manage competing workloads under pressure
to meet critical deadlines, including the ability to work independent and flexibly, stay self-motivated and exercise initiative
Demonstrated personal, interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, with a high attention to detail.
4. Sound knowledge of the objectives, functions, structure and services of government, or ability to obtain such knowledge
quickly.
5. Sound knowledge of and experience in procurement and financial processes including raising and paying invoices.
6. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with people
from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Post school qualifications in administration, business or management, or a related discipline.
Further information
The ability to work extended hours and overtime will be required for this position. Candidates may be required to make a conflict
of interest declaration. Pre-employment checks may be undertaken for some applicants.
