Agency NT Police Force Work unit Finance, Procurement and Facilities

Job title Senior Business Manager, Regional and Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Remote

Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing commencing 02/11/2026

Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Alice Springs

Position number 9931 RTF 357378 Closing 04/10/2026

Contact Officer Cleo Cook, Acting Chief Financial Officer on 08 8985 8821 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=357378

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 strategic business management, governance and corporate support across Regional and Remote Commands, ensuring effective financial management, workforce planning, compliance and business service delivery. Partner with Command executives to deliver trusted advice, drive continuous improvement and support operational policing outcomes through effective leadership of business management resources.

Context statement The position is part of the Finance,



Procurement and Facilities Division and is based in Alice Springs. Working across Regional and Remote

Commands, the role provides strategic advice and oversight on financial, workforce, governance, procurement and business management matters within a complex frontline service workplace. The position directly supervises an Administrative Officer 6 (AO6) Business Manager and works closely with Command executives and key corporate service providers.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide strategic financial and business advice to Command executives on financial management, budget performance, workforce planning,

governance, procurement and business operations.
1. Lead and oversee business and financial management services across Regional and Remote Commands to support operational and strategic

outcomes.
1. Monitor financial performance, reporting, compliance and risk management activities, providing high-level analysis, advice and

recommendations to support decision making.
1. Lead continuous improvement initiatives and projects that strengthen business systems, processes and service delivery.
2. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
3. Lead and develop staff, fostering a collaborative, accountable and customer-focused culture.

Selection criteria

Essential

1.



Demonstrated experience providing high-level business, financial or corporate management advice in a complex organisation, with the ability

to support strategic and operational decision making.
1. Demonstrated financial and budget management experience, including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, financial reporting,

resource allocation, financial risk management and providing sound financial advice.
1. Proven leadership and people management skills, including the ability to influence, mentor and develop staff and build productive working

relationships with diverse stakeholders.
1. Highly developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver practical

outcomes.
1. Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, briefings and correspondence, and present

advice on complex issues to senior and executive stakeholders.
1. Demonstrated experience across corporate functions including governance, risk management, procurement and/or corporate services, with

the ability to work effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and contribute to a positive workplace culture.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in business, finance, accounting, management or a related discipline.
2. Experience working in government, emergency services, policing or another complex operational environment

Further information The successful applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check and be subject of scrutiny against police intelligence holdings to confirm they have no significant criminal history record.

📌 Senior Business Manager, Regional and Remote (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Police Force
📍 Alice Springs