Business Manager

Job description

Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Policy, Reform and Regions - Territory

Cabinet Regional Coordination Top End Region

Job title Business Manager Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin

Position number 48034 RTF Closing 19/10/2025

Contact officer Claire George, Regional Executive Director on or

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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 high level administration support and advice to the management team and staff in the business unit to ensure

effective operational management and the delivery of business objectives and outcomes.

Context Statement

The Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet's purpose is to deliver coordinated policy and priority reform, regional

leadership, and high-quality support to Executive Government. The position reports to the Regional Executive Director, Top

End.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate and deliver business support, advice and services for the business unit ensuring compliance with the agency's

corporate policies, processes and systems.

2. Providing high quality secretariat support for a range of governance committees and working parties, including scheduling

meetings, drafting agendas and meeting papers, preparing minutes, and establishing reporting protocols.

3. Coordinate, manage and prepare briefings and reports for CEO/Ministerial correspondence, internal reporting, divisional

business plans, annual report, estimates briefs, Legislative Assembly briefs, procurement documentation, and other ad

hoc briefs/reports as required.

1. Support business unit staff in the delivery of activities and outcomes, including travel, corporate / administrative

functions, procurement, human resource, financial management, training and record management matters.

1. Undertake special projects required to build regional capabilities and deliver of strategic priorities in the Top End region.
2. Provide guidance and advice to senior staff on divisional financial matters including budget preparation and management.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Knowledge and understanding of ministerial/secretariat processes and procedures, human resource services,

procurement, governance, budget/financial management and corporate administrative processes.

2. Demonstrated high level written and oral communication skills in liaising with various internal and external stakeholders.

3. Proven skills and experience in preparing high level correspondence, briefings, reports and submissions with a strong

focus on attention to detail.

4. Experience in organising meetings and preparing meeting papers and minutes.

5. Demonstrated ability to work independently or as part of a team, with high level organisational skills, a positive attitude

and the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities.

6. Proficiency in relevant software applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Desirable

1. Extensive experience and understanding of regional issues in the Top End.