Executive Officer

Job description

Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Policy, Strategy and Insights

Relations

Job title Executive Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $128,551 - $143,611 Location Darwin

Position number 22361 RTF Closing 10/11/2025

Contact officer Mez Korbetis on or

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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 Executive Officer provides strategic advice, support and project management services to assist with the coordination of the General Manager's

Day to day priorities as well as the timely flow of accurate information to senior executive staff, ministerial offices and key stakeholder groups.

Context statement

The position will report directly to the General Manager and is required to work closely with PSI Executives, their Teams to coordinate and align

business of PSI. The position will also manage the Northern Australia Development Office spaces including stakeholder engagement and

management of staff. The position will also work collaboratively with the Office of the Chief Executive and other DTBAR Executive teams.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide high level executive support to the General Manager including meeting and secretarial support, research and project support,

procurement and financial administration support.

2. Manage and coordinate the development and implementation of a range of projects on behalf for the General Manager, this may include the

development of business cases, stakeholder management and project management.

3. Liaise with representatives from the Minister's office, Executive and senior management of the department to oversee project

implementation.

4. Prepare, develop, coordinate and process high quality, timely and reliable executive correspondence on behalf of the General Manager,

including cabinet submissions, estimates papers, flash briefs, agency response papers, position papers and other reports as required, ensuring

high quality and accuracy of all executive correspondence.

1. Undertake research and analysis of various issues and provide solutions and recommendations in relation to these.
2. Facilitate and reinforce a culture of continuous improvement and good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure

high-level outcomes.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Exceptional organisation and coordination skills, attention to detail including proficiency in managing competing priorities and ability to

respond flexibly and pro-actively to changing priorities.

2. Well-developed project management skills including performance monitoring and reporting and an ability to coordinate stakeholders with

diverse interests to achieve a common goal.

3. Well-developed analytical, research, and risk management skills with experience translating information/data into clear and persuasive

written reports and briefings.

4. High level oral and written communication, interpersonal and networking skills with the ability to establish and maintain sustainable

relationships with a varied range of stakeholders and people from diverse cultures.

5. Proven ability to work independently with minimal direction, while also actively and collaboratively contributing to a high performing team

which delivers outstanding results.

6. Well-developed problem-solving skills including ability to exercise sound judgement, apply lateral thinking to identify and resolve issues, and

discern when to escalate emerging issues and concerns.

7. A high level of personal integrity, including the ability to maintain confidentiality.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in business, corporate governance or a related field.