Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Commercial Partnerships
Job title Administrative and Project Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Darwin
Position number 4670 RTF 327974 Closing 11/08/2025
Contact officer Dr Aggie Wegner on 08 8999 3485 or aggie.wegner@nt.gov.au
About the agency https://dth.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=327974
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
To provide efficient and effective administrative and project support to the Executive Director Commercial Partnerships and the
Commercial Partnerships Branch comprised of the Territory Wildlife Park, Alice Springs Desert Park, George Brown Darwin Botanic
Gardens, the Customer Service Team (online booking system and permits team) and commercial team.
Context statement
The Commercial Partnerships Branch supports the operations of the Licensing, Commercial and Enablement Division within the
Department of Tourism and Hospitality.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide administrative services, including receiving and referring phone calls, coordinating correspondence, divisional reporting,
asset recording, records and procurement functions, financial processing, assistance with human resource services and
managing the diary of the Executive Director.
2. Assist in the preparation of written correspondence, projects and other resource/reference documents.
3. Maintain office systems to ensure efficient workflow and accurate records.
4. Arrange the payment of invoices and verify corporate credit card transactions and assist in training of staff in processes.
5. Provide project support services, including stakeholder engagement activities, project tracking and liaison with service
providers.
6. Operate within a strong safety culture and implement defined Workplace Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support in duties such as monitoring phone calls, managing calendars,
scheduling meetings, minute taking, handling correspondence, records/information management, travel and accommodation
bookings, and procurement functions, including purchasing and processing credit card transactions.
2. Proficiency in the use of computer systems and software, including word processing, email, electronic calendar applications and
record management systems, and a willingness to adopt new technology.
3. Ability to operate effectively and reliably in a diverse team and with minimal supervision.
4. A ‘can do’ attitude with a high level of flexibility, motivation, initiative, organisational skills, confidentiality, ability to prioritise
workloads and meet tight deadlines.
5. Strong client interaction and communication skills to communicate professionally with tact and discretion.
6. Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail, the ability to think creatively and undertake projects, and the ability to learn
and apply processes and concepts quickly.
Further information
Administration Officers may be required to drive corporate vehicles.