Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Work unit Market Engagement

Relations

Job title Administrative Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $77,344 - $88,179 Location Darwin

Position number 42809 RTF 353733 Closing 19/08/2026

Contact officer Mez Korbetis, A/Executive Director, Market Engagement on 08 8999 5265 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353733

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 comprehensive, confidential, high level administrative and operational support to the Market Engagement Executive and broader team.

Context statement The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations is focused on driving investment and trade opportunities through international engagement. It also plays an essential role in driving workforce development to support business. The incumbent will require robust administrative skills and experience. Attention to detail,



and strong organisation and time management skills are critical attributes.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Work collaboratively within the Market Engagement Branch, providing administrative and operational support to ensure

timely and effective service delivery.
- Coordinate and assist in the preparation of briefings, reports, general correspondence, records management, business systems management, meeting preparation, including agendas, collating papers and taking minutes.

1. Manage a range of procurement functions including travel arrangements, general purchasing, liaising with suppliers,

organising payment including credit card transactions.
- Maintain strong and effective relationships with all levels of staff within the agency, external agencies and outside organisations to support the day-to-day operations of the Strategic Engagement Branch.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Proven effective administrative and organisational experience with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under

pressure, priorities task and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, professionally and diplomatically, including the ability to prepare correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team, use initiative, adapt to change and be self-motivated.

1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in standard office software including word processing, spreadsheets, email

and Microsoft Teams.
- Current NT drivers licence or ability to obtain.

Further information

Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability and Leadership Framework (CLF) which applies to all

NTPS employees. CLF 4 outlines what capabilities are required for this vacancy. The CLF is available here.

📌 Administrative Support Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin