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Job description

Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Business Support

Job title Business Manager, Barkly Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 months

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Tennant Creek

Position number 60240115 RTF 307205 Closing 24/10/2024

Contact officer Sally O’Callaghan, Regional Director Barkly Region on 08 8962 4591 or sally.OCallaghan@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307205

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 sound advice, support and coordination of business and corporate management issues and assist the Regional Director in

managing and reporting on the delivery of Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics (DIPL) services across the Barkly Region.

Provide leadership, direction and management to the Regional Business Services Unit which consists of project and administration staff

members.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide expert advice and support to the region on contractual, procurement, budgetary, financial management, provision of

corporate services and administrative matters.

2. Provide expert advice on and coordinate the development of business plans, budgets, financial systems, and corporate reporting

requirements for the Barkly region.

3. Provide high level leadership and management to a team of Project Administrators to ensure the effective provision of project

administration services and coordinate the provision of corporate services in the Barkly region.

4. Take part in regional decision making and contribute to the corporate management and efficient running of the Barkly region; including

coordinating reports to facilitate effective regional management.

5. Establish an excellent working relationship with clients, service providers and stakeholders and communicate effectively, both orally

and in writing, on all matters relating to the provision of project and contract administration and corporate services.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound ability to provide expert advice on business management, systems and reporting issues for the region (including research,

financial management and reporting, contract management and administration, procurement, and provision of corporate services).

2. Proven ability in the leadership and management of teams and a demonstrated ability to create and foster a harmonious and effective

workplace.

3. High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to liaise effectively at all levels including technical and professional people both

within and outside Government using sound written and verbal communication skills.

4. High level of computer literacy skills, including experience with various office applications such as Microsoft Office suite or similar;

and records, finance, and human resource information systems, including Content Manager (TRM) or similar.

5. Well-developed research and report writing skills with the ability to present information in a logical and meaningful manner.

6. A well-developed knowledge of government (or similar) works programming, project and contract administration procedures and

systems and relevant legislation and guidelines or the ability to quickly acquire.

7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Sound knowledge of business management and business drivers in a political and economic environment.

2. Degree or Diploma in Management, Business or Business Administration, Project Management, or Finance Management.

Further information

Additional inclusions relevant to this vacancy may include:

• Accommodation support
• Fares Out of Isolated Locality (FOIL) - Assistance with airfares on a regular basis, for themselves and their recognised dependants, to

Darwin or Alice Springs.

• Supported utilities.
• Household contents insurance premiums subsidy
• Operational vehicle provided for work purposes.
• Relocation assistance for employee’s negotiable.
• Options for flexible work arrangements.

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework which applies to all NTPS employees. CF 7 outlines the

capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here.