Job description
Agency Department Tourism and Hospitality Work unit Screen Territory
Job title Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin
Position number 44394 RTF 359192 Closing 02/11/2026
Contact Officer Jennie Hughes, Senior Director Screen Territory on jennie.hughes@nt.gov.au
About the agency www.screenterritory.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359192
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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.

Primary objective
Deliver a program of activities and services to enable the development and growth of a Northern Territory (NT) Screen
Industry that is professional, viable and sustainable, producing sought-after quality content.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide screen industry practitioners with appropriate advice and support services as directed by Screen Territory

Director
2. Undertake a range of general administrative and financial professional tasks including procurement, office management,

filing, word processing, budget monitoring, accounts payable, data entry and records management.
3. Prepare departmental and financial reports and contribute to the preparation of Ministerial briefs.
4. Monitor and report facility maintenance needs.
5. Manage and report on the Screen Territory Grants Program budget expenditure and acquittal status, including

agreements, monitoring and scheduling of payments, and assessment of acquittals to ensure agreed contractual and
program outcomes are met.

6. Assist with organisation of industry events and training for the NT screen sector
7. Provide executive support to the Director of Screen Territory and secretariat support to Screen Territory’s assessment

and advisory panels.
8. Support Screen Territory’s social media, online presence and communications including the preparation and distribution

of Pixels and website updates.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve timely outcomes in a busy work environment while

maintaining high standard of accuracy across a broad range of tasks.
2. A strong work ethic, high level of personal integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality and interact in a professional

manner with a range of stakeholders.
3. High level written and oral communication skills, the ability to interact effectively with people of different cultures, and

a track record of providing high standards of client advice and support services.
4. Knowledge of NT Government grant and administration processes or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge
5. Experience in the development of grants systems, office and information management processes and procedures,

including budgets, records management, accounts receivable/payable and financial reporting
Desirable
1. Working knowledge on NT Government standard office software such as EIMS, TRM, TRIPS, ECMS, BOXI or similar

systems.
2. Diploma or equivalent experience in business, communications or in a screen-related field.
3. Knowledge of Australian screen industries including gaming sector and screen business including grant and investment

programs.
Further information
Please note criminal history checks may be undertaken for shortlisted candidates.