Project Officer

NT Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet – Darwin NT Job Details Job title : Project Officer / Administrative Officer Level 6 Job type : Full time, Ongoing Salary : $96,620 – $107,721 Location : Darwin Position number : 43356 RTF Closing date : 05/01/2026 Contact officer : Tahmika McLeod, phone *** or email **************@nt.gov.au Agency website : Apply online : Application requirements 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 The Project Officer provides quality project management services to the Organisational Improvement team for a range of projects and initiatives, to ensure the timely and effective implementation of key priorities. Context statement The Organisational Improvement team is responsible for delivering initiatives across the agency that focus on organisational improvement, including promotion of CM and C’s values, strengthening our positive workplace culture, and identifying ways to make improvements in all areas of the Department. Key duties and responsibilities Provide project management support services, advice and support to the Project Manager and other senior departmental staff on matters relating to project initiatives including research and analysis, establishing and maintaining reporting schedules. Contribute to the drafting of reports, briefings and correspondence including but not limited to departmental, Ministerial and Cabinet, and provide secretariat support at inter-departmental, external meetings and forums. Develop and maintain effective stakeholder engagement frameworks and coordinate information and advice across NT Government agencies. Identify synergies and opportunities to improve coordination, efficiencies, and effectiveness in relation to the team’s services, and contribute to the change management process. Contribute to a culture of achievement with a focus on improving the effectiveness and efficiency of client services through a high level of professionalism, innovation and quality client focus. Ensure the maintenance of effective metrics, monitoring and reporting systems in all areas of responsibility. Selection criteria Essential Sound knowledge of contemporary project management frameworks, methodologies, tools, and processes relevant to the delivery of complex strategies including evaluation. Well-developed ability to consider ramifications of a related range of issues, understand work priorities and contribute to the development of goals and plans that support the Department’s objectives. Knowledge of tactics relevant to stakeholder engagement and management in politically sensitive environments. Well-developed ability to achieve outcomes and respond in a positive, flexible manner in an environment of ongoing change, uncertainty, and pressure. Sound knowledge of a range of computer software, use of databases, spreadsheets, email, internet, and other commonly used office administration software. Demonstrated strong work ethic, with evidence of an ability to set and achieve goals with minimal supervision, meet deadlines and produce quality work both individually and as a team member. Desirable Tertiary qualification in project management or a similar management qualification. #J-18808-Ljbffr