Communication Officer jobs

Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Population Primary Health Care
Job title Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $66773 - $71,746 Location Darwin
Position number 2453 RTF 338058 Closing 04/01/2026
Contact officer Lisa Vermeulen on 08 8922 6756 or Lisa.Vermeulen@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply directly https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=338058

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 Administration officer is responsible for providing a high level of administration support and secretarial services to the Director
of Nursing. The position will also develop efficient systems for a consolidated administrative approach for the Clinical Governance
Team.

Context statement
This position is integral to the day-to-day operations and high-level support to the Director of Nursing for Top End, Big Rivers and
East Arnhem regions, the role is required to provide high level administration assistance. The role requires a clear understanding of
Primary Health Care services and pathways to ensure seamless service delivery within the regions. Have the ability to hold a
corporate credit card including experience in reconciling transactions. Ability to work in partnership within all aspects of
government, possess high level communication skills in both written and oral. This position also supports all members of the clinical
governance team by providing administrative support and relief.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level, confidential secretarial and administrative support and secretarial services to the Director of Nursing/ Deputy

General Manager and team, maintaining a high level of quality control, timeliness with respect to Ministerial and departmental
correspondence.

2. Undertake non-complex projects as required under the direction of the Director of Nursing.
3. Maintain the Director of Nursing Appointment diary, arrange meetings and address matters coming through the office

expeditiously and within the required timeframes.
4. Establish and maintain administrative control systems to record and monitor the flow of incoming and outgoing correspondence,

ensuring the correct presentation of documents, and ensuring deadlines are met.
5. Responsible for the management and acquittal of corporate credit card transactions as per procurement policies and procedures

including managing internal staff travel.
6. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken

in order to ensure high quality, safe services, and workplaces.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in providing high level secretarial and administrative support, including records management and

minute taking.
2. Well-developed organisation skills with experience in undertaking non-complex project management.
3. Sound ability to work under pressure and complete tasks within required timeframes.
4. High standard of oral and written communication skills with a high level of attention to detail in order to prepare and process

correspondence, reports, and other business documentation.
5. High degree of professional integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.
6. Sound knowledge of word processing and computer programs, particularly data management and software applications such

as Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio.

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.