Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Housing and Land Servicing
Job title Senior Executive Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 31770 RTF 359199 Closing 04/11/2026
Contact officer Rhian Spinks, A/Manager Business and Executive on 08 8946 5188 or rhian.spinks@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dipl.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359199
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TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.
Primary objective
The Senior Executive Officer provides high level strategic advice, project management and senior level executive support,
including overseeing Ministerial, Cabinet and Legislative Assembly processes, policy development, budget, human resources,
procurement, records and information management, business planning and corporate reporting, the General Manager to
ensure successful delivery of the Branch’s goals and the Department’s strategic priorities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support the General Manager in the delivery of the Department’s and Branch’s strategic and operational objectives,
priorities and the day-to-day operation and business of the Housing and Land Servicing Branch.
2. Prepare, manage and review Cabinet Submissions, Ministerial and Legislative Assembly briefings, memorandums, briefs,
meeting and media briefs, reports and other written correspondence.
3. Research and prepare high level strategic advice, information and reports on diverse and complex policy, planning and
operational matters, including developing options and making recommendations, to facilitate informed decision making.
4. Provide high-level secretariat services for various committees and steering groups including the preparation of agendas,
meeting minutes and briefing papers.
5. Work collaboratively with and provide advice to the executive team and other staff in the Division to collectively improve
the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of the Division’s service delivery, including the development and implementation
of enhanced administrative practices, policies and procedures to support quality outcomes.
6. Manage the Housing and Land Servicing administrative support staff team and allocate tasks, fostering a professional
working environment and collaboration to achieve the required outcomes.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to prepare accurate high-level documents, reports,
briefings, presentations and other correspondence, with sound attention to detail.
2. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a high performing, diverse team, while establishing and
maintaining effective partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to identify and deliver high quality business
outcomes.
3. Well-developed problem-solving skills including ability to exercise sound judgement, apply lateral thinking to identify and
resolve issues, discern when to escalate emerging issues and consider political sensitivities.
4. Proven ability to work independently and flexibly with minimal direction while proactively managing competing priorities
and strict deadlines.
5. Ability to use initiative, anticipate needs, undertake research and be proactive in preparing and/or obtaining clear, concise
and relevant advice.
6. Experience working in a fast-paced executive setting, providing high level secretariat support to committees and working
groups, with a sound understanding of governance frameworks.
7. Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in contemporary best practice business management and performance
monitoring and reporting.
8. Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and effectively manage support staff teams to achieve the required outcomes.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification in business or similar.
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