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Job description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General Work unit

and Justice Community Corrections

Job title Administrative Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Alice Springs

Position number 3305 RTF 307878 Closing 31/10/2024

Contact officer Ian Brough, Regional Manager on 08 8951 5631 or Ian.Brough@nt.gov.au

About the agency https://justice.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307878

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

This position is the first point of contact for enquires to a Community Corrections office, be responsible for purchasing and

processing accounts, organise and input data pertaining to programs administered by the office.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide administrative support to the Community Corrections Office and staff, organise meetings and taking of minutes

for various boards and committees.

2. Attend to front counter duties and refer offenders reporting as part of their statutory conditions to an appropriate staff

member, maintain a receptionist role for telephone calls, visitors and contractors.

3. Maintain petty cash in accordance with Northern Territory Public Service procedures/regulations, maintain resources

and take responsibility for purchasing and processing accounts for payment including those by Corporate Credit Card.

4. Input data pertaining to programs administered by the Office and maintain the file registry system.

5. Organise staff travel/accommodation as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. High level of self-motivation and the ability to use initiative and work under pressure; a proven ability to work

independently with minimal supervision and work as part of a team.

2. Good communication skills and a proven ability to use tact and discretion when dealing with difficult enquiries/people.

3. Proven experience in a reception or front office environment with a demonstrated competency in the operation of

Microsoft Office and similar software programs.

4. Highly developed interpersonal skills including written and verbal communication skills with an ability to handle sensitive

matters and maintain confidentiality.

5. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, whilst maintaining a pleasant and polite manner.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of the objectives, structure and legislation of the department.

Further information

The Department of the Attorney-General and Justice has a Smoke Free Policy. Staff are not permitted to smoke anywhere

on departmental premises, facilities or in vehicles, nor whilst working off-site. The preferred applicant/s will be required to

complete a pre-employment questionnaire and the successful applicant/s will be required to undergo a criminal history check

(confirmed by fingerprints and name check) prior to commencement of employment. An adverse criminal history will not

necessarily exclude an applicant from this position. All NT Correctional Services employees are subject to random drug and

alcohol testing.