DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
JOB DESCRIPTION
Agency Department of the Legislative Assembly Work unit Office of the Clerk
Job title Senior Projects and Governance Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin
Position number 10708 RTF Closing 10/09/2025
Contact officer Klarin Sivyer, Deputy Clerk on or
Agency information
Information for applicants
Applications are limited to a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume.
The NTPS values diversity and aims for a workforce that represents the community. The NTPS
encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies. For more information about
applying for this position and the merit process, go to the Office of the Commissioner for Public
Employment (OCPE) website. Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this
vacancy. For more information on Special Measures, go to the OCPE website.
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Our values
Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage
Primary objectives
Provide assistance to the Clerk and Deputy Clerk in performing corporate governance functions,
including coordinating and reporting on the Department's implementation of its strategic plan and
associated projects; maintaining the Department's risk management strategy; producing the Annual
Report and other reports as required, assisting in the management of a number of internal and
parliamentary committees, and completing project-based work as required.
Context statement
The Department of the Legislative Assembly provides the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, its
Members and Committees with quality and timely support for the operation of the Parliament,
Parliamentary Committees, the Parliament House precinct, and Electorate Offices (and staff).
The Office if the Clerk provides advice to the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly
regarding administrative and procedural matters. It also provides executive leadership for the
Department of the Legislative Assembly.
Key responsibilities
1. Assist in the coordination, implementation and review of the Department's Strategic Plan, Annual
Report and other corporate reports as necessary.
2. Provide project management and reporting for projects being undertaken by the Department.
1. Manage the Department's risk and compliance program and risk register.
2. Manage, in coordination with impacted business units, the regular review and updating of the
Department's policies.
1. Manage and complete projects for the Office of the Clerk, including across agency work and
coordination projects.
6. Provide secretariat support to the Department's Audit and Risk Management Committee, and the
Assembly's House, Privileges and Standing Orders committees.
7. Coordinate inter-parliamentary relationships with Australian and international jurisdictions, including
provision of secretariat support for the NT Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.
8. Assist as a Clerk-at-the Table during Assembly sittings.
9. Assist with the administrative work of the Office of the Clerk.
Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory
Parliament House, State Square (GPO Box 3721, Darwin NT 0801)
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in delivering administrative projects, including project management and
reporting.
2. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage workloads and projects to meet deadlines.
3. Significant experience in the management of corporate governance such as compliance, risk and audit
4. Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
environment.
5. High level research and writing skills, including the ability to develop corporate governance policies.
6. Ability to maintain political impartiality and strict confidentiality.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a suitable field, such as politics, arts, law or public administration.
Requirements for selection and undertaking the role
• Prior to being formally offered a position with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, applicants
will be required to submit a pre-employment declaration which includes information regarding their
criminal history, conflict of interest and other continuing employment or volunteer work.
* The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude
an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
* Access to recreation leave will be restricted during Parliamentary sitting periods.
* The position is based at Parliament House.
* The right to disconnect – This position is not expected to be available for regular work-related
contact outside of normal work hours.