Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Organisational Support and Coordination
Job title Project Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $90,946 - $95,468 Location Darwin
Position number 42359 RTF 346846 Closing 07/05/2026
Contact officer Belinda Shannen, A/Director on 08 8992 70***or ***************@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=346846
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
The Project Coordinator provides high-quality project coordination and administrative support to the Organisational Support and
Coordination team, helping deliver services and project activities. The role supports assigned projects for agency and sector-wide
initiatives through research and analysis, accurate documentation, stakeholder engagement, and timely outcomes.
Context statement
Organisational Support delivers a range of functions such as human resources administration, work health and safety, workforce
culture and wellbeing, capability building, emergency response coordination and other services to support DCDD to achieve its
corporate goals and responsibilities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist with high quality project administration and activities including the planning and coordination of workshops, secretariat
support, preparing documentation, and assisting with execution and follow up activities.
2. Coordinate and maintain relevant administrative systems and processes to monitor workflows and support effective reporting
requirements.
3. Contribute to the design and preparation of governance reports, project status reports, presentations, agendas, and meeting
papers and proactively maintain an awareness of status of divisional priorities.
4. Develop and regularly assess documentation and processes for continuous improvement activities which create efficiencies
and streamline working practices.
5. Develop, maintain, and foster positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High-level oral and written communication skills for effective and professional communication; and demonstrated competence
in preparing and maintaining documentation with excellent accuracy and attention to detail.
2. Proven ability to research and analyse; with the ability to summarise information succinctly and presenting it accurately in a
manner that is appropriate to the target audience.
3. Demonstrated capability to work with limited supervision and to confidently build positive working relationships with executive
and staff using influencing skills and initiative.
4. Experience in providing project support with well-developed organisational and time management skills with the ability to work
under pressure, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
5. Strong computer skills and experience in using request management system), record managements systems and SharePoint.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude, which emulates DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical practice,
accountability, impartiality, diversity, and respect.
Desirable
1. Qualifications – Tertiary qualifications in Project Management, Business or related field.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from consideration for selection to this vacancy unless it is a relevant criminal history.
Applicants should consider the full requirements of the position, in aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role.
Please refer to the Capability Framework NTPS, capability level 5.