Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Northern Command Administration Unit
Job title Administration Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Katherine
Position number 15034 RTF 322713 Closing 15/06/2025
Contact officer Natalie Angove on 08 89738 044 or [email protected]
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/police
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=322713
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
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 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, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
To provide a high level of secretarial, administrative and finance support to Northern Command while working in a high-
pressure environment with changing deadlines and priorities.
Context statement
Northern Command is responsible for the provision of policing services, to approximately one half of the Northern
Territory. This includes the Katherine Division, Northern Division and Central Division.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide general administrative duties, such as receiving telephone calls, organising appointments, maintaining accurate
2. records and general correspondence, minute taking, filing and other duties as required.
3. Liaise with operational police staff regarding general management of police facilities, vehicles, and operational functions.
4. Process and code all invoices through the NTG Pay
5. Manage concurrent email inboxes and calendars to coordinate meetings and scheduling for senior executive members.
6. Assist with any administrative duties, as directed by the Commander, Northern Command or Regional Admin Manager.
7. Work with other administrative support staff to ensure compliance with a range of administrative procedures and
practice requirements.
8. Administer Visiting Officer Quarters accommodation including bookings, consumables and cleaning inventory
management and asset register.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven effective interpersonal and communication skills in dealing with a wide range of clients with confidence and
professionalism.
2. Well-developed multi-tasking and time management skills including the ability to work to deadlines.
3. Proven ability to work as part of a team and with minimal supervision when required.
4. High level proficiency in the use of a wide range of computer software packages and applications including word
processing, spreadsheets, databases and mainframe applications.
5. High level data entry skills with attention to detail.
Desirable
1. An understanding of the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Service principal functions.
2. Hold a current NT Driver’s Licence or ability to obtain.
