Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Secretariat, Office of the Chief Executive

Officer

Job title Ministerial Liaison Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin

Position number 27451 RTF 359276 Closing 29/10/2026

Contact officer Andrew Hurwood, Director, Office of the CE on 08 8999 5368 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359276

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

Support the provision of high-quality and timely secretariat and executive services to the Department of Mining and Energy and the Minister’s Office, including effective liaison with the Cabinet Office.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in the preparation and coordination of documents such as Cabinet submissions, ministerial briefs, estimates briefs,

newsflashes, election commitment updates and reporting; and provide quality assurance ensuring high standards are maintained at all times.
1. Provide advice and assistance to staff in the preparation of ministerial and Cabinet correspondence and related

documents and processes.
1.



Provide a high quality, effective and timely liaison service between the Department and the Ministers' office, Cabinet

Office, and other NT Government agencies, and maintain strong working relationships.
1. Actively participate in quality improvement to secretariat systems, processes and competencies to assist the department

achieving its objectives and timelines.
1. Analyse and investigate data on Departmental systems; prepare weekly, monthly and ad hoc reports; and contribute to

meeting the Department’s executive reporting requirements.
1. Support the preparation of high-quality briefings, Cabinet material and responses to whole-of-government reporting

requirements.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Experience with Ministerial, Cabinet and Parliamentary processes; with the ability to provide effective/professional

advice in relation to established Ministerial processes, requirements and protocols.
1. Proven high standard of written communication skills, including good proof-reading skills, accuracy, formatting and

document presentation, with attention to detail while working under pressure.
1. Demonstrated solid time management skills and the ability to ability to manage multiple projects and work activities

effectively in a high-volume work environment, meeting deadlines with competing demands and priorities.
1. Experience in dealing with matters of a sensitive nature and maintaining a high level of confidentiality.
2. Experience in extracting and analysing data; with the ability to report and present information in a logical and

meaningful manner.
1. Demonstrated ability to be proactive, and to work positively and enthusiastically as part of a small cohesive team.

📌 Ministerial Liaison Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department Mining and Energy
📍 Darwin