Job description
Agency Department of Corporate and Digital Development Work unit Archive and Disposal
Job title Manager Appraisal and Disposal Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 16/04/2027
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location All NT Regions
Position number 25405 RTF 359181 Closing 29/10/2026
Contact Officer Tara Berry on 08 8999 8334 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dcdd.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359181

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 Information Services function to provide a quality, cost effective records and information management service
by providing confidential, day-to-day client services and following established procedures and processes within service
agreements that meet the needs of the client.

Context statement
Information Services provides best practice advice and records management services to NTG client agencies. Structured into
several work streams, a wide range of services are delivered, including records management, help desk services, records
appraisal,



sentencing and disposal, training development and delivery, courier and mail, Digital Policy and Freedom of
Information and Privacy.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide leadership and strategic direction in the management of information within the NTG recordkeeping setting.
2. In conjunction with the senior manager, manage the relevant work stream in the successful coordination and delivery of

client-focussed services and the achievement of agreed deliverables.
3. Provide specialist advice and consultative services to client agencies and senior staff in the development, administration

and management of a whole-of-government disposal and archiving program.
4. Deliver continuous business process improvement across the Information Services function based on policy

development, business analysis, active review and evaluation, and process mapping.
5. Contribute to the planning processes for the development and delivery of a program of works and project schedule to

support information management services including the development of project plans to progress new initiatives and the
implementation of EDRMS across government.

6. Understand and relate to the confines of working in an evolving environment and contribute to the development of the




knowledge bank within the records and information management function.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. In-depth knowledge of legislation and standards relevant to records management and disposal and experience of

contemporary information and records management systems, principles and practices.
2. Well-developed project management skills, with the ability to plan and manage simultaneous projects, competing

priorities and timeframes to deliver quality outcomes against agreed standards.
3. Well-developed communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to provide expert, authoritative advice in the area

of storage and disposal of records, archives processes and digitisation.
4. High-level ability to lead and mentor a team and proactively build and sustain positive relationships clients and

stakeholders and maintain confidentiality and discretion.
5. Ability to manage the disposal program for whole of government information holdings with demonstrated proficiency in

disposal of records in systems and the application of disposal schedules.
6. Demonstrated work ethic and attitude which emulates DCDD values of commitment to service, innovation, ethical

practice, accountability, impartiality, diversity and respect.

Desirable
1. Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Recordkeeping and membership of a relevant professional association.

Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal history record confirmed by a criminal history check. A criminal
history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history.

📌 Manager Appraisal and Disposal (Northern Territory)
🏢 Department Of Corporate And Digital Development
📍 Northern Territory