Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Inclusion and Engagement Services
Business Administration Services
Job title Finance and Administration Designation Administrative Officer 4
Coordinator
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 15/03/2027
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 19225 RTF Closing 10/03/2026
Contact officer Ben Mooney 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 shared administrative and financial support, functions, delivery and guidance across the Division.
Context statement
Supports, co-ordinates and manages the administration and back-office responsibilities for the division business areas. By
centralising these functions, the team supports business areas to focus their time, delivers improved efficiencies, enhances
quality, and strengthens compliance.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Knowledge of standard formats of correspondence templates in line with departmental procedures.
2. Knowledge of computer software relevant to the department including advanced word processing, databases and
spreadsheets as well as the ability to quickly learn new systems.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of contemporary office procedures and practices and the use of the Tower Records
Management (TRM) or similar record keeping systems
4. Provide administrative support through preparation of documentation and general departmental correspondence in a
timely manner.
5. Provide project support using effective research and evidence-based approaches.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Work collaboratively and operate as an effective team member.
2. Interpersonal, cross cultural, written and oral skills to communicate clearly and succinctly with a broad range of
stakeholders.
3. Strong organisational skills, and ability to work to agreed priorities, outcomes and time constraints and complete tasks
concurrently.
4. Proven ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion, work in a busy environment, discern and respond
appropriately to sensitive issues.
5. Interact with the public and people from diverse cultures in a courteous and confident manner displaying sensitivity and
cultural awareness.
6. Understand, support and promote the department's vision and business objectives.
7. Extensive experience in financial management and a range of administrative processes including procurement, travel,
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