Job Description
Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Aboriginal Health, Engagement and
Workforce Division
Job title Business Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 24297 RTF 337573 Closing 18/12/2026
Contact officer John Ah Mat on 08 8999 2990 or John.AhMat@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=337573
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 high-level strategic, administrative and research support to the Executive Director Aboriginal Health, Engagement
and Workforce Division and section heads within the Aboriginal Health and Workforce branch.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level strategic, executive and administrative support and advice; and
proven ability to exercise sound judgement, discern sensitive issues, and ensure confidentiality is maintained.
2. Demonstrated experience in reviewing research and/or data information and identifying key issues and resolve complex
problems.
3. Demonstrated high-level written, verbal, interpersonal and numerical skills; with experience editing/proof-reading
research reports and ministerial correspondence and effectively communicating information to diverse audiences.
4. Proven ability to develop, maintain, apply and provide advice on procedures for administrative processes such as budget,
procurement and recruitment.
5. Demonstrated experience providing effective and efficient secretariat services.
6. Demonstrated high-level of planning, coordination and organisational skills to manage competing priorities, and respond
flexibly and proactively to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
7. Proficiency in relevant software programs for the development of comprehensive reports, briefs and presentations.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level of cultural competency and the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
2. Strong ability to think conceptually and analyse data and research findings including the ability to interpret and manage
the social, political and organisational environment.
3. Demonstrated capacity to develop practical, innovative solutions to complex and multifaceted problems that achieve
practical outcomes.
4. Good attention to detail and ability to rapidly interpret qualitative and quantitative information to identify key
implications.
5. High level of oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with
people from diverse cultures.
6. Proven ability to initiate and sustain strategic partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
7. Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment and help manage change in a work unit.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in research in research, business management or a health-related field.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
Agency Department of Health Work unit Aboriginal Health, Engagement and
Workforce Division
Job title Business Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $96,620 - $107,721 Location Darwin
Position number 24297 RTF 337573 Closing 18/12/2026
Contact officer John Ah Mat on 08 8999 2990 or John.AhMat@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=337573
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 high-level strategic, administrative and research support to the Executive Director Aboriginal Health, Engagement
and Workforce Division and section heads within the Aboriginal Health and Workforce branch.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level strategic, executive and administrative support and advice; and
proven ability to exercise sound judgement, discern sensitive issues, and ensure confidentiality is maintained.
2. Demonstrated experience in reviewing research and/or data information and identifying key issues and resolve complex
problems.
3. Demonstrated high-level written, verbal, interpersonal and numerical skills; with experience editing/proof-reading
research reports and ministerial correspondence and effectively communicating information to diverse audiences.
4. Proven ability to develop, maintain, apply and provide advice on procedures for administrative processes such as budget,
procurement and recruitment.
5. Demonstrated experience providing effective and efficient secretariat services.
6. Demonstrated high-level of planning, coordination and organisational skills to manage competing priorities, and respond
flexibly and proactively to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
7. Proficiency in relevant software programs for the development of comprehensive reports, briefs and presentations.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level of cultural competency and the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
2. Strong ability to think conceptually and analyse data and research findings including the ability to interpret and manage
the social, political and organisational environment.
3. Demonstrated capacity to develop practical, innovative solutions to complex and multifaceted problems that achieve
practical outcomes.
4. Good attention to detail and ability to rapidly interpret qualitative and quantitative information to identify key
implications.
5. High level of oral and written communication skills including the ability to communicate and interact effectively with
people from diverse cultures.
6. Proven ability to initiate and sustain strategic partnerships with a range of stakeholders.
7. Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment and help manage change in a work unit.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in research in research, business management or a health-related field.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance
notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant
criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B
(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.
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