Job description Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Office of the Deputy Chief Executive Job title Executive Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Palmerston Position number 31301 RTF 320096 Closing 22/04/2025 Contact officer Petra Holgate, Manager Business and Executive on 08 8946 5188 or petra.holgate@nt.gov.au About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=320096 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 high level executive support, coordination and advice to the Deputy Chief Executive (DCE) and other Divisional executives, 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 Divisional goals and Departmental strategic priorities. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Support the DCE in the delivery of the Department’s and Division’s strategic and operational objectives, priorities and the day-to-day operation and business of the Office of the DCE. 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 DCE, executives and other staff in the Divisions 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. 6. 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. 2. 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. 7. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary best practice business management and performance monitoring and reporting. Desirable 1. Tertiary qualification in business or similar.