Office Coordinator

Agency Attorney General’s Department Work unit Office of the Children’s Commissioner

Job title Office Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Part time (7 hrs 21 mins per week) Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 29616 RTF 350180 Closing 01/07/2026

Contact officer Natalie Maher on 08 8999 6066 or ***email_hidden***

About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350180

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 advice and support to the Commissioner and management team on strategic, operations and corporate governance

reporting, with a particular focus on human resource, financial budgeting and procurement.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop, implement and monitor OCC operational policies and procedures.

2. Provide advice and lead the delivery of a range of corporate services for the OCC, including but not limited to Corporate and

Governance Reporting, Financial Management, Records Management, Human Resources and Occupational Health and Safety.

3. Develop comprehensive budgets/cashflow and provide business improvement supports, ensuring compliance with relevant

legislation, NTG policy and practices including but not limited to the Financial Management Act, Information Act, and Procurement

Guidelines.

4. Assist in preparation of ministerial briefings and other correspondence and submissions as required.

5. Coordinate OCC resources, including provision of day to day supports and issue resolution in relation to the OCC’s complaints

management system.

6. Supervision and skills development of Administration Officer (AO3).

7. Provide liaison with the Department of the Attorney-General and Justice, other Government agencies and external

organisations.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level organisational skills with the ability to plan and prioritise work, work under pressure, meet deadlines, and utilise

resources efficiently. Ability to respond to changing situations and circumstances and produce work of a high standard both

individually and as a team member.

2. An ability to provide quality business support to the Commissioner and the OCC including administrative, financial support and

assisting with the development and implementation of business systems, policies and procedures.

3. Proven skills in the effective use of a variety of computer applications and software, with an understanding of NT Government

office systems or similar such as TRIM, PIPS, Resolve, TRIPS and Boxi.

4. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite, with a focus on Excel and the ability to develop and maintain complex spreadsheets.

5. Detailed knowledge of budget principles and processes, and the demonstrated ability to generate reports, analyse, and interpret

data.

6. Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, including human resource management practices,

procedures and systems.

Desirable

1. A working knowledge of the Northern Territory Financial Management Act and Public Sector Employment Management Act

and other relevant legislation.

2. Qualifications in Business Management, Accounting or relevant field.

Further information

The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check if the position is considered to be

child-related employment under the Working with Children Guidelines. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this

position unless it is a relevant criminal history.