Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Cabinet Office and Secretariat Services
Cabinet
Job title Cabinet Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/07/2028
Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 34994 RTF Closing 22/01/2026
Contact officer Ben Nguyen 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
Provide high quality support to the Manager, Cabinet Office by assisting in the administrative support for Cabinet meetings
and
Sub-committees of Cabinet.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Coordinate the preparation of documents for Cabinet meetings and provide administrative support to the Manager,
Cabinet Office including management of the Cabinet iPads and Airwatch system.
2. Provide advice and assistance to department officers in relation to Cabinet correspondence and related documents and
processes, including those relevant to Cabinet and Sub-Committees of Cabinet.
3. Assist in meeting the Department's reporting obligations and maintaining relevant databases, including the management
of security and access controls for Cabinet data storage areas and the archival of Cabinet meeting papers.
4. Provide a proactive, effective and timely liaison service and advice between the Department and the offices of its
Ministers and other Northern Territory Government departments, and maintain positive working relationships with all
stakeholders.
1. Prepare routine correspondence and research Cabinet records in response to requests from agencies and prepare
summary reports as required.
1. Provide support and coverage to the Manager, Cabinet Office, as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Experience working with Ministerial, Cabinet and executive government documentation, their processes and procedures
within a government setting,
2. Knowledge of the requirements of the Cabinet Handbook and an awareness of current issues for the Northern Territory.
3. Demonstrated ability to work with initiative and limited supervision as part of a small team to effectively manage a range
of tasks with changing priorities.
4. A high standard of written and oral communication skills and organisational and administrative skills, with high level of
attention to detail and ability to deal appropriately with confidential and sensitive issues and documents.
1. Extensive experience in administrative procedures and systems including high level competency in Microsoft Word,
Adobe Acrobat and database, corporate reporting and records management systems (similar to TRM, SharePoint).
6. Ability to relate to staff at all levels, including interacting effectively with people from diverse cultures with a willingness
to work extended hours on occasion if required.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of NT Public Sector agencies and the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet and their respective
responsibilities.
Further information
1. A criminal history check may be required.