Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Administration Support Unit, Southern
Command
Job title Office Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full Time Duration Fixed from 04/01/2027 to 03/01/2028
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Alice Springs
Position number 37786 RTF 358036 Closing 01/11/2026
Contact Officer Brooke Pomare on 08 8951 1791 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/police
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358036
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
The Office Coordinator provides strategic and operational leadership, advice and management support to Southern Command
across procurement, administration and infrastructure. The position is responsible for coordinating human resource management,
business support activities and administrative functions within the Southern Command Administration Support Unit, ensuring
effective service delivery, sound governance and the efficient coordination of resources to support operational policing
requirements.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Southern Command Administration Support Unit, providing supervision
and direction to staff and ensuring effective delivery of procurement, administrative and infrastructure services.
2. Provide advice and guidance on corporate matters to Southern Command managers and staff, facilitating specialist advice
where required.
3. Coordinate human resource activities within the Administration Support Unit, including recruitment, training, staff
development and performance management.
4. Develop and implement effective corporate and business support systems and processes, ensuring timely, cost-effective
service delivery and appropriate internal controls.
5. Drive continuous improvement of corporate support systems and processes, using data analysis and performance monitoring
to improve service delivery and inform decision-making.
6. Liaise and negotiate with centralised service providers and corporate areas to coordinate business services and support
Southern Command and NTPF strategic objectives.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound financial, human resource, procurement and asset management skills, including the ability to provide impartial and
forthright advice on recruitment, retention, and performance matters.
2. High-level communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective networks and team-oriented
relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Ability to plan and manage competing priorities and changing workloads, while maintaining service delivery and meeting tight
deadlines.
4. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to collect, analyse and report on business support activities to
inform evidence-based decision-making.
5. Ability to lead and supervise staff with professionalism and integrity, including providing direction, training, performance
feedback and professional development.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement when working in a sensitive environment.
Desirable
1. Postgraduate qualification in Human Resources, Business or a related discipline.
2. An understanding of relevant NT Government financial and procurement frameworks, including the Financial Management
Act, Procurement Act, Treasurer’s Directions, and Accounting and Property Manual.
Further information
The successful applicant must consent to a Northern Territory Police Force check of criminal records and intelligence holdings to
confirm they do not have a significant criminal history.
📌 Office Coordinator (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Police Force
📍 Alice Springs