Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Services Work unit Strategic Services
Job title Manager Governance Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 30/03/2026
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 48265 RTF Closing 18/01/2026
Contact officer Krystel Harvey, Director Strategic Services, 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
To assist the Executive Leadership Group and the agency with corporate governance and organisational services and support.
Context statement
NT Fire and Emergency Services' (NTFES) Strategy and Performance unit is the central coordination and liaison point between the
Agency, ministerial offices and other agencies on issues relating to NTFES' responsibilities to government and the community, and
provides organisational support for NTFES, as an agency.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high quality organisational services, including identifying, developing and delivering organisational improvement,
business and governance initiatives and practices across NTFES, to maximise core business outputs and ensure achievement
of strategic goals in accordance with government and agency guidelines.
1. Co-ordinate and manage corporate and business planning and schedules, business continuity and strategic policy processes,
and identify opportunities to improve integrity processes and procedures to achieve better outcomes.
1. Provide project management support and services including research and analysis, stakeholder liaison, procurement and
contract management, and corporate reporting.
1. Support NTFES by arranging appropriate training, maintaining registers, policies, and procedures, conducting internal reviews,
and developing and disseminating internal communications.
1. Manage NTFES' corporate projects, as required, such as induction, early career programs, performance agreements, conflicts
of interests, gifts and benefits etc.
1. Liaise and negotiate with shared service providers to coordinate delivery of services as required.
2. Foster a positive workplace culture with specific attention to ethics and integrity, through exemplary governance-focused
practices and role modelling behaviour.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Knowledge of strategic and business planning regarding the delivery of successful outcomes in a public sector environment.
2. Demonstrated experience in reviewing and developing policy to support business processes and systems, and identifying
opportunities for continuous improvement, with strong conceptual and analytical skills.
3. Demonstrated understanding of governance structures and processes in a public sector environment, and finance and
procurement requirements.
4. High-level interpersonal and written and oral communication skills with an attention to detail, and well-developed engagement
and influencing skills to collaborate effectively across diverse cultures with ability to adapt communication style based on format
of discussion, stakeholders and approach all interactions with a proactive and inclusive attitude.
1. Proven work ethic with demonstrated ability to operate effectively as part of a team and autonomously to manage workload,
competing priorities, exercise sound judgement, deal with sensitive issues, maintain confidentiality and deliver quality
outcomes.
1. Demonstrated experience in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, spreadsheets, and report writing.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in business, public administration or related discipline.
Further information
A pre-employment criminal history check will be undertaken for the successful applicant.