Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Infrastructure Planning and Investment
Job title Schools Infrastructure Support Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin
Position number 42871 RTF Closing 17/12/2025
Contact officer Mairead Kelly on or
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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 support and services to the Infrastructure Planning and Investment team. This includes accounts payable, committee
secretariat services, building management services, and supporting the infrastructure and teacher housing programs. The provision
of administrative support to the director of the unit is also a requirement.
Context statement
The Infrastructure Planning and Investment team provides an essential strategic function to ensure the department's building
infrastructure portfolio is well managed, including supporting school infrastructure planning, managing leasing arrangements across
building assets, and a key management and strategic role in the delivery of Government Employee Housing (GEH).
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide accounts officer related services, including the processing of requisitions, payments, acquittals, and grants
1. Manage and respond to Mitchell Centre tenancy building issues in a timely manner.
2. Provide secretariat services for infrastructure/property related committees including arranging meetings, compiling and
distributing meeting papers, and recording meeting minutes.
4. Liaise effectively with all levels of staff within the department, external agencies and outside service organisations to assist in
the smooth day to day operations of the Infrastructure Planning and Investment teams' activities.
5. Ensure compliance with agency and government legislation, policies and procedures.
6. Assist the Senior Property Manager in the functions relating to Government Employee Housing.
1. Carry out administrative tasks as required by the Infrastructure Planning and Investment team.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills.
2. High-level competency in a range of software applications including records management, financial systems and spreadsheets.
1. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, use initiative and judgement to manage priorities and deliver
quality outcomes in a changing environment with tight deadlines.
4. Knowledge and experience with accounts payable processes in large organisations.
1. An ability to interact and communicate effectively with people of diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of commercial and government property management.
2. Knowledge of the functions and responsibilities of the Department of Education and Training.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to obtain a current Working with Children Card