DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
JOB DESCRIPTION

Agency Department of the Legislative Assembly Work Unit People, Performance and

Culture

Job Title HR Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job Type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $68,776 - $73,898 Location Darwin
Position 18988 RTF 352928 Closing 04/08/2026
Number
Contact Debbie Allcorn, A/Assistant Director People, Performance and Culture on 08 8946 1428

or [email protected]

Agency
Information www.parliament.nt.gov.au

Applications are limited to a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
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, go to the OCPE website.
Apply Online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352928

Our Values:
Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage

Primary Objectives:
Provide administrative support to the People, Performance and Culture (PPC) unit, primarily in the area of
human resources (HR).

Context Statement:
The Department of the Legislative Assembly (DLA) provides the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, its
Members and Committees with quality and timely support for the operation of the Parliament, Parliamentary
Committees, the Parliament House precinct, and Electorate Offices (and staff).

The PPC unit provides support and advice to MLAs,



electorate office employees, and DLA managers and staff
across HR, work health and safety, corporate communications, and related administrative functions that
support the effective operation of electorate offices and DLA business units.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide administrative assistance to the PPC unit, including monitoring the generic email account and

online customer portal, managing incoming calls and preparing correspondence and employment
contracts.

2. Assist employees to resolve basic HR, employment contract, and casual timesheet questions, and
progress complex matters to the HR Service Delivery Manager.

3. Record corporate and personnel information in the Territory Records Management (TRM) system.
4. Prepare employment contracts using pre-defined templates, including liaising with stakeholders to ensure

the appropriate information and approvals are received.
5. Conduct quality checks on timesheets for casual employees and liaise with Payroll Services to ensure

Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory

Parliament House, State Square (GPO Box 3721, Darwin NT 0801)
www.parliament.nt.gov.au

timesheets are processed for payment in a timely manner.
6. Process requests in the eRecruit system to advertise vacancies and progress employment requests for

DLA employees and new starters.
7. Update and maintain a series of registers to record workforce information, including versatile work

arrangements and professional development activities.




8. Provide ad hoc administrative support to other areas of the DLA during busy periods.

Selection Criteria:
Essential:
1. Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
2. Experience in an administration support role providing HR support and quality client services.
3. Proven ability to work flexibly within a team, contribute to the team’s effectiveness and work with other

teams and stakeholders.
4. Experience using Microsoft Office (or similar) applications, electronic records management systems, and

experience using a customer request management system.
5. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with proven ability to manage own workload with

changing priorities and competing deadlines.
6. Demonstrated ability to operate with strict confidentiality and apolitically.
7. Well-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Requirements for Selection and Undertaking the Role:

- Prior to being formally offered a position with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, applicants will

be required to submit a pre-employment declaration which includes information regarding their criminal
history, conflicts of interest and other continuing employment.

- The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an

applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.
- Access to recreation leave will be restricted during Parliamentary sitting periods.
- The position is based at Parliament House; however, minimal travel to electorate offices across the

Northern Territory may be required.

- The right to disconnect – This position is not expected to be available for regular work-related contact

outside of normal work hours.

📌 HR Support Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Legislative Assembly
📍 Darwin