Agency Department of Corrections Work unit Secretariat and Government Relations

Job title Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 19/03/2027

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin

Position number 38766 RTF 356649 Closing 24/09/2026

Contact officer Alice Chin on 08 8936 4062 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356649

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Primary objective

Provide senior leadership and expert oversight of ministerial liaison functions by ensuring the accurate, timely and coordinated management of ministerial correspondence, briefs, Cabinet-related material and whole-of-government requests, while acting as the primary interface between the Department of Corrections, Minister’s Office, Cabinet Office and Secretariat Services and NT Government agencies.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide a high-quality, timely and effective liaison service between the Department, the Minister’s Office, Cabinet

Office and Secretariat Services and NT Government agencies.
1. Coordinate and oversee the preparation, review and submission of Ministerial briefings, Cabinet Submissions and

Executive Council Submissions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with governance requirements.




- Provide leadership and strategic oversight of Secretariat services across the Department, ensuring consistent effective and best practice service delivery.
- Review, coordinate and quality assure Ministerial and Legislative Assembly briefings, Cabinet documents and responses to whole-of-government requests.

1. Provide expert advice and drive continuous improvement in Ministerial, Cabinet and Secretariat practices, procedures

and systems across the Department.
1. Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with the Minister’s Office and senior departmental staff to

negotiate priorities, timeframes and requirements for ministerial requests and correspondence.
1. Provide support to the Manager, including the preparation of reports.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to provide high-level support and advice to departmental staff on Ministerial and Cabinet

processes, including the application of established guidelines, procedures and protocols.
- Highly developed oral and written communication skills, with proven ability to prepare, review, proof-read and edit complex briefs and correspondence to a high standard.
- Well-developed organisational and time-management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities,

meet tight deadlines and deliver outcomes in a Secretariat or similar environment.
- Demonstrated interpersonal skills and collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively within and across teams, and to consult and negotiate with others to achieve outcomes.
- Proven capability in the proficient use of information technology systems.
- Personal attributes that support effective performance in a sensitive environment, including discretion, ability to maintain confidentiality, work under pressure, flexibility, and a high level of political awareness and sensitivity.

Desirable

1. Previous experience in a Secretariat or Ministerial Liaison role and familiarity of the structure and activities of the

Department of Corrections.
- Ability to work flexible schedule if required.

📌 Senior Ministerial Liaison Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corrections
📍 Darwin