Job description
Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Secretariat and Government Relations
Job title Ministerial Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 26/02/2027
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 36113 RTF Closing 21/01/2026
Contact officer Alice Chin on or
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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 a high-level ministerial liaison service to the Department and the Minister's office on a daily basis, liaising with
Cabinet Office and Secretariat Services, to ensure the Minister is provided with accurate, relevant and timely information to
assist with meeting their statutory responsibilities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the preparation and coordination of documents such as Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefs, estimates briefs,
flash briefs, election commitment updates and reporting; and provide quality assurance, checking grammar, spelling,
adherence to appropriate standards and formatting requirements.
1. Provide advice and assistance to staff in the preparation of ministerial and Cabinet correspondence and related
documents and processes.
1. Provide a high quality, effective and timely liaison service between the Department and the Ministers' offices, Cabinet
Office and Secretariat Services, and other NT Government agencies, and maintain strong working relationships.
1. Assist in identifying obstacles or issues in the secretariat systems and processes and offer/initiate practical solutions to
resolve these issues.
1. Extract, analyse and investigate data on Departmental systems; prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reports; and
contribute to meeting the Department's executive reporting requirements.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. An understanding of Ministerial, Cabinet and Parliamentary processes; with the ability to provide effective and
professional advice in relation to established Ministerial processes, requirements, and protocols.
2. A high standard of written communication skills, including good proof-reading skills, accuracy, formatting, and document
presentation, with attention to detail while working under pressure.
3. High-level organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to meet deadlines within tight time constraints, and
the ability to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive issues and documents.
4. Experience in extracting and analysing data; with the ability to report and present information in a logical and
meaningful manner.
5. Demonstrated ability to be proactive, and to work positively and enthusiastically as part of a small cohesive team.