Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Corrections Infrastructure Unit
Infrastructure
Job title Senior Executive Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin
Position number 30872 RTF Closing 11/02/2026
Contact officer Petra Holgate, Manager Business and Executive on or
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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 high level executive support, coordination and advice to the General Manager Corrections Infrastructure Unit (GMCIU)
and other unit staff, including overseeing Ministerial, Cabinet, Legislative Assembly and Budget processes, policy development,
records and information management and corporate governance reporting, to ensure the successful delivery of the Corrections
Infrastructure Master Plan (the Master Plan), Divisional goals and Departmental strategic priorities.
Context statement
The Master Plan has been developed to address existing capacity constraints and anticipate future demands associated with
projected growth in prisoner numbers across the Northern Territory correctional estates.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support the GMCIU in the delivery of the Master Plan, Department's and Division's strategic and operational objectives,
priorities and the day-to-day operation and business of the Corrections Infrastructure Unit.
2. Prepare, manage and review Cabinet Submissions, Ministerial, Legislative Assembly and Estimates briefings, memos, media
briefs, communication plans, reports and other written correspondence.
3. Research and prepare high level advice and information on diverse and complex policy, planning and operational matters,
including developing options and making recommendations, to facilitate informed decision making.
4. Provide high-level secretariat services for various committees and steering groups including the preparation of agendas,
meeting minutes and briefing papers.
5. Work collaboratively with the GMCIU, executives and other staff in the Division to collectively improve the quality,
effectiveness and efficiency of the Divisions' service delivery, including the development and implementation of enhanced
administrative practices, policies and procedures to support quality outcomes.
1. Coordinate, undertake and monitor corporate governance reporting included but not limited to audit, risk and key performance
indicator related activities.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare accurate high-level documents, reports,
briefings, presentations and other correspondence, with sound attention to detail.
1. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a high performing, diverse team, while establishing and maintaining
effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify and deliver high quality business outcomes.
3. Well-developed problem-solving skills including ability to exercise sound judgement, apply lateral thinking to identify and
resolve issues, discern when to escalate emerging issues and consider political sensitivities.
4. Proven ability to work independently and flexibly with minimal direction while proactively managing competing priorities and
strict deadlines.
5. Ability to use initiative, anticipate needs, undertake research and be proactive in preparing and/or obtaining clear, concise and
relevant advice.
6. Experience working in a fast-paced executive setting, providing high level secretariat support to committees and working
groups, with a sound understanding of governance frameworks.
1. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary best practice business management and performance
monitoring and reporting.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in business or similar.