Agency Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations Work unit Future Industries

Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 2 years

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

Position number 17212 RTF 355377 Closing 30/09/2026

Contact officer Rebecca Tinkham, A/Director on 0457 812 587 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355377

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 The Project Officer supports the team with stakeholder engagement, providing administration and coordination support, and conducting research.

Context statement The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations’ vision is to shape a competitive setting that activates industry and business, attracts investment and drives growth to sustain a vibrant Territory economy and lifestyle.

The Future

Industries team helps to build industry capability and diversify the economy by identifying and developing investment opportunities in enabling sectors and critical technologies such as advanced manufacturing, space, technology and AI. We work closely with industry,

research bodies and government to grow capability,



and to attract talent and investment to the Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Build and maintain productive internal and external stakeholder relationships, supporting cooperative engagement and

effective communication across projects and operational activities.
- Conduct research and analysis, preparing high‑quality written materials such as briefings, memorandum, presentations, reports and project updates.

1. Provide high‑level administrative support as required, including document preparation, procurement, financial processes, and

information management.
- Manage competing priorities independently, exercising sound judgement, discretion, and initiative to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
- Ensure compliance with NT Government policies, procedures and systems.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Well-developed interpersonal skills and demonstrated capability in fostering productive working relationships and networks

with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong communication skills, including demonstrated ability to deliver clear and considered advice and prepare high quality briefings, papers, presentations and Ministerial correspondence.

1. Demonstrated high level organisational and time management skills with the capacity to prioritise competing requirements,

work under pressure, and meet critical deadlines while maintaining quality of work.
- Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team to achieve results, responding in a positive and flexible way to changes in priorities.
- Understanding of the digital and/or space sectors, or the ability to quickly acquire this knowledge.

Desirable

1. Experience working in government project facilitation or delivery, or in the digital, space or technology sectors.
2. Tertiary qualifications in a field relevant to the role.

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