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Job description

Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Work unit Office of Digital Government

Development

Job title ICT Project Assurance Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $113,938 - $122,574 Location Darwin

Position number 35477 RTF 304830 Closing 08/10/2024

Contact officer Kevin Thomas on 08 8924 3824 or kevin.thomas@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=304830

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 high level advice and high-quality support to the NTG Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Governance Board (IGB) and agencies, including critical analysis and project assurance of major ICT enabled projects in

accordance with the ICT Governance Framework and the Treasurer’s Directions - ICT Series.

Context statement

The Office of Digital Government leads the government's digital advancement agenda, setting the digital direction for the

Territory and providing advice, coordination, and oversight of key government digital initiatives. As a member of a small

team, this position is a key advisor for IGB, the peak body for the oversight of major NTG ICT-enabled projects and provides

cross-sector governance of ICT matters.

Key duties and responsibilities

Provide high level expertise, quality advice and in-depth critical analysis of major NTG ICT projects on strategic and

operational approaches to IGB, supporting successful project completion. Develop, implement, and maintain key

governance, quality assurance and risk management frameworks, standards and processes relating to whole of government

ICT initiatives. Provide advice to Senior Executives, liaise, and manage the interests of competing stakeholders and negotiate

positive outcomes. Coordinate service improvement initiatives and manage project assurance advisors.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Sound knowledge of project assurance, governance, and risk management requirements applicable to ICT project

management

2. Experience in project management, developing and implementing solutions preferably within a public sector context.

3. Exceptional communication and project management skills with the ability to translate technical specifications into plain

English with experience providing Senior Executive briefings.

4. Proven experience in stakeholder management, negotiation, mediation and delivering outcomes in complex operating

environments.

5. Sound conceptual and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate benefits and strategies on complex issues.

6. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritise and manage competing priorities and meet critical deadlines

while maintaining high-quality deliverables.

7. Experience in managing advisory contracts, including procurement, negotiation, engagement, and evaluation.

8. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest,

innovative, and respectful.

Desirable

1. Relevant qualifications in ICT, Project Management, etc.

2. Experience as a project manager delivering ICT-enabled projects.

Further information

The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check prior to selection being confirmed. A

criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.