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Agency Northern Territory Electoral Commission Work unit Executive

Job title Deputy Electoral Commissioner Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $148,302 - $161,638 Location Darwin

Position number 24734 RTF 307002 Closing 20/10/2024

Contact officer Kirsten Kelly on 08 8999 7613 or kirsten.kelly@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=307002

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.

Primary objective

The Deputy Electoral Commissioner leads and manages the administration and delivery of elections across the Northern Territory,

provides strategic advice and support to the Electoral Commissioner, drives initiatives, strategies and projects that directly support the

functions and objectives of the NT Electoral Commission (NTEC).

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Working closely with and reporting directly to the Electoral Commissioner, the Deputy Electoral Commissioner contributes to the

overall strategic direction and success of NTEC as a contemporary, independent and professional statutory authority.

2. Contribute to organisational strategic planning and translates the organisational vision and strategy into operational plans, strategies

and goals.

3. Identify emerging issues, developments, trends and impacts to the functions of the NTEC applying critical thinking and being solutions

focused.

4. Lead and support the delivery of election events, business improvements and strategic projects across the NTEC.

5. Build and maintain high-level collaborative networks and relationships with diverse stakeholder groups including election participants,

local government councils, government agencies and electoral commissions across Australia and New Zealand.

6. Represent the Electoral Commissioner in internal and external forums as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Highly developed leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate others in a service delivery environment with a focus

on maintaining high levels of performance, continuous improvement and managing change.

2. Superior interpersonal skills, including communicating with influence and the ability to manage projects effectively to deliver

outcomes.

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills including highly developed facilitation and presentation skills and demonstrated

experience in preparing substantial reports and briefs.

4. Extensive experience in building networks and partnerships maintaining positive and mutually beneficial relationships with colleagues

and stakeholders, effectively managing projects and achieving shared outcomes.

5. Experience in the management of human, financial, physical, and technological resources to support service delivery in accordance

with legislation and policy.

6. Demonstrated superior levels of integrity, judgment and critical thinking with the ability to deal appropriately with confidential and

sensitive matters.

Desirable

1. Experience in a regulatory, compliance and /or operational environments.

2. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field.

3. An understanding of electoral legislation and processes in the Northern Territory.

Further information

The NTEC carries out its statutory functions with strict political neutrality, any person who is, and is seen to be, active in political affairs,

and intends to publically carry on this activity, cannot be considered for this position or employment with the NTEC,

The preferred applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment conflict of interest/political neutrality declaration and undergo a

criminal history check prior to commencement of employment. Any adverse criminal history will not necessarily exclude an applicant from

this position.