Project Officer

Job description
Agency Department of Trade, Business and Work unit Trade and Investment Delivery

Asian Relations
Job title Project Officer - Admin Support Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $88,297 – $92,687 Location Darwin
Position number 42991 RTF Closing 02/07/2025
Contact Simon Kubota, Director, Networks and Delivery on or [email protected]
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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
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to the OCPE website.

Primary Objective
To support the Networks and Delivery unit to deliver projects to grow trade and attract investment into the Northern Territory,
including event coordination, project management and reporting.

Context Statement
The Trade and Investment Opportunities Division works in partnership with teams across the department, government, and
industry to develop, implement, and advocate for strategic economic, industry growth, and reform strategies. This work drives
an ambitious investment and trade development program, promoting and bolstered by bold advocacy for the Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities
Undertake a broad range of project support activities, including stakeholder engagement initiatives, events and coordination

of information materials.
Input, update, and maintain information in the CRM system to ensure data integrity.
Support and contribute to the team processes to ensure CRM data is current and generate accurate reports.
Assist with the preparation of a range of documents including briefs, reports, submissions and drafting correspondence as

required.
Co-ordinate investor meetings and presentations.
Coordinate corporate governance, finance approvals, invoice payments and administration for specific projects.
Provide general administrative support to the Trade and Investment Delivery Team.
High level of personal drive and an active contribution to a team.

Selection criteria
Essential
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in administration and project management support, including the development of

project plans and schedules and monitoring of key deliverables.
Experience in using CRM systems, including data entry and database management, with strong attention to detail and

generating reports.
Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with previous experience in preparing briefings, reports and

correspondence.
Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to high personal work standards and the delivery of services to internal and

external stakeholders.
Knowledge of government finance and procurement procedures, policies and guidelines.
Well-developed understanding and skills in the use of computer software programs, including word processing, spreadsheets,

email and electronic calendar applications, as well as specific project management software.

Desirable
Tertiary qualification in Business, Project Management or related field.