Agency NT Police Force Work unit Palmerston, Custody and Rural

Job title Administration Officer Designation Administrative Officer 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $70,839 - $76,115 Location Palmerston

Position number 9629 RTF 358845 Closing 25/10/2026

Contact officer Katie Hatzismalis, Superintendent on 08 8947 7288

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358845

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 administrative services to the Superintendent, Office in Charge (OIC) and members of the Palmerston Police Station.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Provide administrative, logistical and ICT support to the Palmerston Police Station.
- Provide Secretariat function for committees and meetings by preparing agendas, taking accurate minutes, dissemination to members and recording in Territory Records Manager (TRM).




- Ensure accounts for the police station are processed in a timely manner including raising non-invoice payment invoices and purchase order requisitions.
- Maintain vehicle maintenance logs and ensure vehicles are equipped appropriately.
- Assist the Superintendent and staff with administrative matters such as arranging meetings, special events, and ensuring facilities are booked, invitations are sent and responded to, and catering is arranged.
- Distribution of incoming mail, stock control and ordering of stationary, stores stock and office equipment.
- Other administrative duties as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Experience in providing administrative support, including minute taking, reception services and records management.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive information.
- Valuable computing skills and accuracy in word processing, spreadsheets, email and database applications.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and work under pressure to achieve outcomes within timeframes.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team and interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

- Hold a current Northern Territory Drivers licence or ability to obtain.
- Knowledge of the organisation and functions of the Northern Territory Police, Fire and Emergency Services.
- Experience in NT Government corporate systems and administration.

Further information The successful applicant must have no significant criminal record confirmed by a Police criminal history check.

📌 Administration Officer (Palmerston City)
🏢 NT Police Force
📍 Palmerston City