Agency Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority Work unit Corporate Services

Job title Business Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed 12 months

Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Darwin

Position number 39269 RTF 354841 Closing 03/09/2026

Contact Officer Andrew Harvey – Director Corporate Services on 08 8999 4304 or [email protected]

About the agency www.aapant.org.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354841

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

Assist with provision of high quality and skilled business service support and financial management services to staff,

clients and custodians.

Context statement The Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority is an independent statutory Authority established by the NTASSA, designed to effect a practical balance between the recognised need to preserve and enhance Aboriginal cultural tradition in relation to certain land in the Territory and the aspirations of Aboriginal and all other peoples of the Territory for their economic, cultural and social advancement by providing advice on the protection of sacred sites in the context of development.

Key duties and responsibilities

1.



Provide financial management support to all business units within the Authority in all financial matters such as

payments, procurement, invoicing clients, tracking revenue and debtor management while maintaining compliance with relevant Directions and Legislation.
1. Undertake a range of administrative support functions such as logistical support including travel and charter bookings,

fleet management and office services.
1. Assist in the co-ordination and financial requirements related to Authority Board meetings, end of month and end of

year processes.
1. Continually monitor, evaluate, and refine administrative processes and procedures to ensure increased efficiency and

education to staff.
1. Undertake projects and other support requirements as directed.

Selection criteria

Essential

2. Demonstrated experience in providing exceptional corporate services support including complex logistical

arrangements, fleet management, and office services
- Demonstrated experience and accuracy in financial management including the preparation of journals, monthly reconciliations, payments, invoicing, debt management and procurement.
- Well-developed computer literacy skills to use a range of IT software, computerised reporting systems, document management systems and mainframe packages.

1. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with a diverse range of people including traditional Aboriginal

Custodians, Elders and Traditional Owners, professionals such as anthropologists, legal professionals and corporation directors.

1. Well developed organisational skills to balance day to day priorities, manage competing tasks and high workloads. Desirable

2. Knowledge of Government systems such as; NTGPay, Expense8, TRIPS, TRIM, BOXI-Finance and GAS or equivalent

systems or the ability to quickly acquire and apply such knowledge.
- Hold a current manual NT Driver’s License and be confident driving a large manual vehicle

Further information The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history check will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position.

📌 Business Support Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Aboriginal Areas Protection Authority
📍 Darwin