Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Regional Services, Barkly Region - Business Services
Job title Business Manager Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Katherine
Position number 32070 RTF Closing 04/01/2026
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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
Provides specialised advice and support to the Executive Director on strategic, operations and corporate governance issues within the Big
Rivers Region, with a particular focus on human resource, financial budgeting, procurement and business continuity. Provides leadership
of Business Services team responsible for corporate support of front-line operations.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Identify emerging issues and trends in the region which will impact clients and the community; escalate critical issues and concerns as
appropriate to Executive Director.
2. Provide leadership on the management of business areas relating to financial resources, including budgets, and human resources,
through management of responsible corporate staff of the relevant Region.
1. Responsibility for analysing monthly reports including divisional finance and budget cash flow, ICT, travel, credit cards and EIMS.
Monthly report distribution for Boxi-HR, Working with Children Check, Training, Probation and vacancy management.
1. Identify and investigate obstacles in process and competencies that may inhibit the agency in achieving its objectives and timelines
and develop innovative alternatives to resolve issues.
1. Lead the regional support function for corporate compliance through ensuring relevant legislative and regulatory requirements are
adhered to.
6. Provide oversight to the regions grants and contracts, ensuring funds are received, expended and acquitted in line with agreements.
1. Provide supervision and leadership to the Business Services work unit.
2. Develop and maintain effective collaborative partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to capitalise on expertise
and build capacity.
1. Lead the emergency management function in the Region.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Well-developed knowledge of human resources processes, procedures and legislation including the Public Sector Employment and
Management Act, Enterprise Agreements and best practice performance management and recruitment.
1. Well-developed knowledge of financial management function including budgeting, reporting, administering and overseeing financial
operations and knowledge of procurement processes and policies.
1. Highly developed oral and written communication and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-
cultural environment.
1. High level of strategic, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills including the ability to conceptualise and resolve problems,
and report on complex issues of a sensitive nature.
1. Highly developed organisational and time management skills with the capacity to effectively manage several projects and deadlines
with an ability to rapidly adapt to change.
1. Experience in managing, supervising and coordinating a team, including managing change in a fast passed and complex agency.
2. Experience in Emergency Management.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in human resource, finance or other business-related qualifications.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal history
check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.