Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Corrections Infrastructure Unit
Job title Project Control Officer Designation Administrative Officer 5
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $93,674 - $98,332 Location Darwin
Position number 60260031 RTF 358715 Closing 01/11/2026
Contact officer Missy Frey, Senior Executive Officer on 08 8946 5258 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358715
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 high-quality administrative and secretarial support to support delivery of the Corrections Infrastructure Master Plan,
including coordination of governance processes, meetings, reporting and risk analysis to ensure efficient delivery of priorities.

Context statement




The Corrections Infrastructure Master Plan has been developed to address existing capacity constraints and anticipate future
demands associated with projected growth in prisoner numbers across the Northern Territory correctional estate. The Master Plan
is being progressed through a broader Corrections Infrastructure Program, with a dedicated Program Management Office responsible
for supporting program governance, RAID management, financial coordination, reporting, risk oversight and delivery planning.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high quality administrative and project support including meeting coordination and minute taking.
2. Assist with preparation, formatting and distribution of reports, presentations, briefing papers and correspondence.
3. Coordinate the record management function for the Corrections Infrastructure Unit in accordance with NTG record keeping

requirements.
4. Manage and maintain the project risk registers, ensuring data accuracy, capturing emerging risks, and supporting effective

monitoring and reporting.
5. Liaise effectively with all levels of staff within the department, external agencies, and non-government organisations to assist in

the delivery of the project’s deliverables.
6.



Provide general operational support to the unit to assist in the delivery of Master Plan and program milestones.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Previous experience in administration or project support in a setting that required a high level of flexibility, initiative, integrity

and personal motivation.
2. Experience coordinating meetings, maintaining records and supporting governance processes.
3. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to interact effectively whilst maintaining a high level

of professionalism.
4. Previous experience in managing risk registers, with a demonstrated ability to identify, analyse, and mitigate project risks

effectively.
5. Demonstrated capacity to manage time and resources effectively, to meet deadlines and to achieve results in a project-focussed

workplace of competing priorities with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail and organisation skills.
6. Proven ability in the use of a range of software packages including databases, word processing, spreadsheets and records

management systems.

Further information
Applicants should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role and
familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework which applies to all NTPS employees. CF5 outlines the capabilities that
are required for this vacancy. https://ocpe.nt.gov.au/working-in-the-public-sector/career-capability-development/workforce-
capabilities

📌 Project Control Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Darwin