Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Student Attendance and Engagement Programs and Services
Job title Project Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin
Position number 19031 RTF 344031 Closing 25/03/2026
Contact officer Michelle Kerrin Assistant Director Aboriginal Partnerships on 08 8944 9449 or
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Apply directly to https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=344031
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 a high level of project administration and support to assist in implementing and monitoring student engagement programs
and projects.
Context statement
Student Attendance and Engagement Programs and Services is responsible for the implementation and management of a range of
Australian and Northern Territory Government initiatives focused on raising student attendance and engagement.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Assist in the preparation of project documentation and general departmental correspondence in a timely manner, using effective
research and evidence-based approaches.
2. Provide support in organising, booking and managing travel arrangements to support program delivery in all regions of the NT.
3. Manage student program generic inboxes, responding to requests for information and triaging information to key program leads.
4. Administer and coordinate a range of project administrative processes including procurement, financial management, project
scheduling and resource allocation, travel and management of equipment and resources.
5. Provide secretariat support in meetings and conferences, including agenda and minute preparation, meeting support and venue
arrangements as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven written and oral communication skills, including ability to clearly articulate in plain language and with attention to detail
for a range of government briefings and correspondence.
2. Proven high-level interpersonal, written and oral communication skills, which have resulted in effective team membership and
the ability to communicate with clients at all levels.
3. Demonstrated experience working to tight deadlines, using sound project management and organisational skills to prioritise
workload and ensure delivery of project officer duties.
4. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
5. Experience in a range of administrative processes including procurement, finance, travel and general service delivery.
6. Experience in a range of computer applications, professional development and financial databases.
7. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Experience in the use of Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Project and Visio.
Further information
1. The occupant of this position must have a Working with Children Clearance (Ochre Card) and driver’s licence.
2. This position will require some regional and remote travel, which may include transport by small aircraft or 4WD.