Job description
Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service Work unit Bushfires Northern Territory
Job title Business and Logistics Manager Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Alice Springs
Position number 33854 RTF 342134 Closing 10/03/2026
Contact officer Jeff Ryan, A/Director on 08 8922 0788 or
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=342134
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 operational support and advice to Bushfires NT leadership on budget, procurement, asset management
and contract management to support informed decisions that are compliant with government policies and legislative
requirements.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the preparation, analysis and management of the divisional budget including the preparation of reports and
statements on finance and budget programs and oversee funding opportunities including Disaster Recovery Funding
Arrangements.
2. Lead divisional tender, procurement, and contract management processes to ensure compliance with relevant legislation
and procurement guidelines in contracting human and physical resources, facilities, services, machinery and equipment.
3. Develop and maintain systems, guidelines, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with government financial and
budgetary policies.
4. Support the division to manage volunteer brigade grant programs and statutory appointed councils and committees to
ensure related funds are administered in accordance with legislative and regulatory requirements.
5. Consult with the HR Business Partner to deliver and implement best practice support to the division on recruitment,
human resource policy and procedures.
6. Provide functional and indirect supervision to divisional staff in all regions to ensure high standards of service delivery.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience of budget and financial management accountabilities and compliance
requirements and ability to apply related frameworks, principles, policies, and accounting standards.
2. Extensive knowledge of procurement policies, rules, processes, and contract management governance frameworks.
3. Demonstrated ability to understand, analyse and interpret policies, legislation, business plans and financial reports.
4. Strong administrative skills with the proven ability to supervise staff and work with others in coordinating information
and processes to meet legislative timeframes.
5. Self-motivated, adaptable, and demonstrated organisation skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet
conflicting priorities.
6. Demonstrated people management, communication, and interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and
maintain effective and productive working relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Desirable
1. Relevant qualification in financial or business management.
2. Experience working in an emergency or hazard response Agency.
Further information
The successful applicant is required to provide a current criminal history check and Working with Children's clearance. A
criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position.
During periods of heightened operational activity, the incumbent will be required to provide operational support across the
Territory, including travel and work in remote locations.