Agency Department of Corporate and Digital

Development Work unit Digital Project Services

Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 31/12/2027

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location All NT Region

Position number 68260375 RTF 359099 Closing 02/11/2026

Contact officer Rachel Fox on 0436 622 466 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359099

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

Reporting to the Business Transformation lead, the Project Officer will provide project coordination and delivery support to the Business Transformation

Stream of the Education Management Transformation Program (EMTP). The role will support planning, stakeholder engagement, business analysis and reporting to ensure Business Transformation activities and deliverables are progressed to agreed scope, schedule and quality.

Context statement

Digital Project Services (DPS) delivers very complex, high value, and high-risk ICT programs and multi-year digital transformation initiatives for core frontline services through an inter-agency collaborative approach. Working closely with the client Agencies, the team comprises of public sector employees and contractors working together to deliver multiple streams of activity as programs are implemented. The work environment is dynamic, fast-paced and results driven with high expectations of superior service delivery.





Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide project coordination and delivery support across the Business Transformation stream, coordinating activities, priorities and deliverables to

support delivery to agreed scope, schedule and quality.
1. Support the Business Transformation Lead and Subject Matter Experts to plan, coordinate and track business transformation activities and deliverables,

proactively following up actions and identifying and escalating risks, issues, dependencies and schedule impacts as required.
1. Assist in coordinating workshops, work sessions and stakeholder engagements, including planning and logistics, preparation of materials, recording and

tracking actions, and coordinating follow-up activities.
1. Maintain Business Transformation project artefacts and registers, including actions, risks, issues, dependencies and deliverables, and support accurate

and timely stream reporting.
1. Prepare, coordinate and quality review Business Transformation documentation, procedures, papers, reports and inputs to program governance,

ensuring information is accurate, clear and fit for purpose.
1. Support the coordination and implementation of business readiness, change and transition activities, working collaboratively with Subject Matter

Experts, stakeholders and other program streams to understand business needs and achieve practical implementation outcomes.
1. Coordinate onboarding, access and other operational requirements for Business Transformation team members as required, and identify opportunities

to improve stream processes, efficiency and ways of working.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated initiative,



judgement and problem-solving capability, including the ability to work with limited direction, identify priorities and progress

practical solutions in a complex and changing environment.
1. Demonstrated experience coordinating and supporting the delivery of complex ICT, business transformation or digital projects, including the ability to

progress activities and deliverables to agreed outcomes.
1. Demonstrated experience preparing, coordinating and quality reviewing business and project documentation, including procedures, reports,

governance papers, training materials or other supporting documentation.
1. Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to coordinate multiple activities, manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes within

agreed timeframes.
1. Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to build productive relationships, facilitate discussions

and communicate complex information clearly and professionally.
1. Demonstrated ability to analyse information, identify risks, issues and improvement opportunities, and contribute to effective business and operational

outcomes.
1. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of being professional, accountable, honest, respectful and cutting-edge and the

ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Qualifications or training in project management, business administration, organisational change, service management or a related discipline.

Further information The successful applicant may be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning to their work experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the Capability Framework

📌 Project Officer (Northern Territory)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Corporate and Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory