Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Information Services
Job title Appraisal Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location All NT Regions
Position number 14007 RTF 353651 Closing 18/08/2026
Contact Lonny Ruddick on 08 8999 2849 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353651
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
Support the ongoing records disposal program by appraising and disposing of records in accordance with current and
approved disposal schedules and in accordance with the Northern Territory Government’s (NTG) records management
principles, standards and practices.

Context statement
Information Services provides best practice advice and records management services to NTG client agencies. Structured into
several work teams, a wide range of services are delivered including training development and delivery, courier and mail
services, records management, help desk services, records appraisal, sentencing and disposal, digital policy, Freedom of
Information and Privacy.

Key duties and responsibilities
1.



Process records for appraisal and disposal by consulting with records owners, organising records into active, semi-active

and inactive groupings, and sentencing them against retention and disposal authorities.
2. Update the EDRMS with disposal decisions and liaise with relevant stakeholders to review and resolve system issues.
3. Provide advice and support to client agencies on a range of appraisal and disposal matters.
4. Initiate and provide accurate, expert advice in relation to the development, delivery and maintenance of relevant services

and the identification of potential risks, sensitivities and solutions.
5. Research and analyse relevant information and data and manage small projects.
6. Contribute to a culture of continuous business process improvement with suggestions for improvements to work tasks

and business practices.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Previous experience managing records, including their appraisal, archiving and disposal, in compliance with relevant

principles, standards and procedures.
2. Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to plan tasks, manage changing priorities and deliver quality

outcomes.
3. Ability to research, analyse, review and verify information and make evidence-based recommendations.
4. Qualified and courteous communication skills with the ability to provide accurate advice and responsive client service.
5. Ability to work collaboratively to build and sustain positive relationships with team members and clients and maintain

confidentiality and discretion.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude, which emulates DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical

practice, accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.

Desirable
1. Certificate IV in Recordkeeping

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 relevant to the position.

📌 Appraisal Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department Of Corporate And Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory