Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Performance and Data
Job title Manager Data and Report Development Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 01/01/2027
Salary package $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 46160 RTF 358489 Closing 03/11/2026
Contact Officer Pia Andrews on 0456 103 283 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358489

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
Lead a multidisciplinary team to improve the Department’s data management and reporting capability and deliver reliable, integrated
business intelligence solutions that support performance monitoring, operational improvement and evidence-informed decision-making.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead the design, development, testing, implementation and continuous improvement of data management, reporting and business

intelligence solutions that meet the Department’s strategic, operational and statutory reporting needs.
2.



Develop and manage a prioritised program of reporting and data improvement projects aligned with departmental priorities, reporting

commitments, system enhancements and changes to policy, practice and service delivery.
3. Lead business and systems analysis, including consultation, process mapping, requirements definition and the development of business

rules, reporting specifications, data definitions and data dictionaries.
4. Provide high-level technical and strategic advice on reporting development, data quality, system integration and the interdependencies

between business systems, operational practice, policy and reporting requirements.
5. Work collaboratively with the Department of Corporate and Digital Development, internal stakeholders and external providers to

scope, design and deliver reporting and system solutions, including reviewing and validating technical designs and outputs.
6. Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team, providing clear direction, technical leadership, mentoring and capability development while

ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality reporting products and projects.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive experience in data management, reporting and business intelligence, including the design, development, testing and

implementation of reporting solutions within a complex service-delivery environment.
2.



Demonstrated ability to lead complex business and systems analysis, including requirements gathering, process analysis and the

development of business rules, reporting specifications, data definitions and supporting documentation.
3. Demonstrated ability to identify and analyse complex data, systems and reporting issues and lead the delivery of practical solutions in

partnership with technical teams, service areas and other stakeholders.
4. Strong project management and organisational skills, with demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage competing demands and

deliver accurate, high-quality products within required timeframes.
5. Highly developed leadership and people-management skills, with demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, build capability,

manage change and promote a positive culture of continuous improvement.
6. Advanced communication, consultation, negotiation and relationship-management skills, including the ability to translate technical

concepts, influence stakeholders and provide clear strategic advice to senior leaders.
7. Demonstrated skilled judgement, integrity and cross-cultural capability, including the ability to manage risk and work

appropriately with sensitive information concerning children, young people and families.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice (Ochre card) and undergo a criminal
history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

📌 Manager Data and Report Development (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Darwin