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Job description

Agency Department of the Attorney-General Work unit Director of Public Prosecutions

and Justice

Job title Professional Assistant Designation Administrative Officer 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary or $66,773 - $71,746 Location Katherine

Position number 25570 RTF 305031 Closing 25/09/2024

Contact officer Vanessa Mc Conville, Manager Witness Assistance office on 08 8935 7525 or

Vanessa.mcconville@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Job Details?rtf Id=305031

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

To provide administration support to the Katherine office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Context statement

The position is based in Katherine and works closely with the WAS Coordinator and prosecutors undertaking a range of

administration tasks to ensure the best outcomes for victims and witnesses during the court process. The position is required

to respond to queries for information and assistance by phone, email and in person by a range of people including clients and

professionals and at times may have to provide support to victims and witnesses.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide secretarial and clerical functions to support the Katherine WAS Coordinator and prosecutors.

2. Maintain diaries, filing systems and indices.

3. Operate PC system under a Windows environment.

4. Maintain, update and utilise the case management system to ensure information is accurate, current and documents are

produced as required.

5. Undertake other administrative tasks as directed.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven experience providing administrative support in a legal environment, using initiative and drive to work

collaboratively as part of a professional team.

2. Demonstrated sound working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet programs and electronic databases.

3. Sound written and oral communication skills including the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

4. Efficient organisational skills with a proven ability to determine workload priorities, meet stringent deadlines, display

sound professional ethics of confidentiality and discretion and capacity to work under pressure, with minimal supervision.

5. Hold a current NT Drivers licence or ability to obtain.

Desirable

1. An understanding of the role and function of the DPP and the criminal justice system.

2. Certificate III in Business Administration.

Further information

The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check including a Fingerprint and Name Check. A

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

form is to be submitted with your online application, to support the selection panel in assessing your application.