Senior Honours and Awards Officer

Agency NT Police Force Work Unit Honours and Awards Unit

Job Title Senior Honours and Awards Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin

Position Number 5173 RTF 348706 Closing 14/06/2026

Contact officer Mark Wilton, Executive Director on 08 8995 5497 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency http://www.pfes.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=348706

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

Provides high level advice on Honours and Awards to the Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF), as well as the coordination of Honours

and Awards events with respect to recognition and ceremonial matters.

Context statement

The Honours and Awards section of the Northern Territory Police Force is dedicated to recognising the exceptional efforts of our first

responders and support personnel. Honours, awards, and medals formally recognise individual achievements, reinforce standards, and

promote a culture of excellence.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Project manage all aspects of significant ceremonial and event coordination including booking appropriate venues, catering, RSVPs

and processing of related invoices in NTG Pay.

2. Prepare comprehensive briefings, including invitations, running sheets, scripts, speech notes, guides, order of proceedings and

ceremonial programs for each ceremony and/or event taking place.

3. Coordinate to a high standard all aspects of internal and national honours and awards for NTPF, including establishing new

recognition systems if required.

4. Conduct medal eligibility checks in terms of probity, service dates, and leave without pay periods.

5. Process recognition requirements for employees who are resigning or retiring from the organisation.

6. Monitor and maintain accurate records in Territory Records Manager (TRM) and other agency databases such as Assessment

Development and Personnel Training (ADAPT) and Personnel Information and Payroll System (PIPS).

7. Provide expert advice to NTPF employees and external stakeholders on matters such as order of precedence, forms of address,

correct salutations, dress code requirements, flag protocol, and use of insignia and emblems.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven successful experience in project or event management.

2. Proven organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure to manage and coordinate multiple tasks and demands, while

maintaining strong attention to accuracy and detail.

3. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills, proofreading skills and ability to prepare high quality documents.

4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with people of diverse cultures

both within and outside of government.

5. Comprehensive computer skills including word processing, excel spreadsheets, maintaining accurate records in data bases, records

management and email.

6. Ability to problem solve with flexibility and agility while maintaining a high degree of confidentiality, integrity, and professionalism.

7. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of government procurement guidelines and finance procedures.

Desirable

1. Knowledge and understanding of the Australian Honours System.

2. Knowledge and understanding on protocol-related event management advice.

3. Able to work outside of regular business hours when required and have a current NT Driver’s licence.

Further information

The successful applicant must consent to a check by Police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have no significant

criminal history record.