Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Northern Command Administration Unit
Job title Regional Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Katherine
Position number 10008 RTF Closing 18/01/2026
Contact officer Natalie Angove 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
The provision of confidential personal assistance and administrative support to the Northern Command Executive and
supervise Administrative Support Officers.
Context statement
Northern Command is responsible for the provision of policing services to approximately one half of the Northern Territory.
This includes the Katherine Division, Northern Division and Central Division.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide a professional and confidential executive support function to the Northern Command Executive to ensure
regional objectives are met.
2. Oversee Regional correspondence and the Katherine Region sub registry.
3. Maintain liaison with Government Departments and Agencies with regard to a wide range of administrative functions
including actioning Minor New Works, Urgent Minor Repairs to Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services
(NTPFES) facilities and housing.
1. Supervise and administer the Fleet database for Northern Command vehicles and payment of accounts.
2. Supervise and administer management of accounts for the Northern Command including payments by corporate credit
card.
6. Arrange meetings and conferences and provide minute taking and secretariat functions as required.
7. Assist in the recruitment of NT Public Sector staff for Northern Command as required.
8. Manage the Cleaning Contract for Katherine Police Station.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to communicate effectively, interact and negotiate; possess a comprehensive understanding of client
service and the provision of a professional interface with other agencies and members of the public.
2. Proven, well-developed ability to manage information and data including the use of various processing and
spreadsheet software packages.
3. Exceptional organisational skills including the ability to quickly adapt to changing tasks and priorities, work under
pressure and meet deadlines.
4. Sound knowledge of procurement guidelines and the ability to record and process accounts payable.
5. Sound knowledge of Equity and Diversity and Work Health and Safety issues.
6. Proven ability to work as part of a team and work flexible or extended hours, with minimal supervision, when required.
7. Hold a current NT Driver's Licence.
Desirable
1. Understanding of NTPFES process and procedures.
2. Experience using records management systems such as Content Manager.
Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police Criminal history check.