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.
1. Update the EDRMS with disposal decisions and liaise with relevant stakeholders to review and resolve system issues.
2. Provide advice and support to client agencies on a range of appraisal and disposal matters.
3. 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.
- Research and analyse relevant information and data and manage small projects.
- 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.
1. Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to plan tasks, manage changing priorities and deliver quality

outcomes.
- Ability to research, analyse, review and verify information and make evidence-based recommendations.
- Skilled and courteous communication skills with the ability to provide accurate advice and responsive client service.

1. Ability to work collaboratively to build and sustain positive relationships with team members and clients and maintain

confidentiality and discretion.
- 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)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corporate and Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory