Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Business Support
Job title Business Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full Time Duration Ongoing
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Alice Springs
Position number 17199 RTF 359319 Closing 04/11/2026
Contact Officer Perlie Clarke on 08 8951 5020 or [email protected]
About the agency https://dli.nt.gov.au/homepage
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359319

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 and coordinate high-level operational and administrative support across the Alice Springs Region, including business
operations, corporate reporting and business management activities. Ensure the timely flow of accurate information and
coordination of the day-to-day operations between senior executives, departmental staff and key stakeholder.

Key duties and responsibilities
1.



Provide high level advice and coordinate the business operations, financial systems, budgets and corporate reporting

requirements for the Alice Springs office.
2. Contribute and efficiently manage corporate operational requirements; including, fleet vehicles, operational procurement,

WHS requirements, while acting as the primary contact for onsite operational matters.
3. Provide coordination, quality control and preparation of correspondence including Legislative Assembly Briefs, Ministerial’s,

Cabinet Submissions, media briefs, legal advice requests, general correspondence, reports, and visual presentations, ensuring
responses are made in a timely and appropriate manner.

4. Develop and maintain robust relationships with all levels of staff within the department, external agencies and stakeholders
and provide leadership and management to the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director, Southern Region, to ensure the
effective delivery of administrative and business support services.

5. Provide executive level assistance to the Alice Spring office including financial management, travel arrangements and records
management and provide support to the regional team including training, recruitment, onboarding and HR matters.

6. Coordinate the preparation of meeting agendas,



attend meetings as required, record minutes, and monitor and follow up action
items to support effective business operations and decision-making.

7. Provide support to the region in the event of Emergency Response.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. High level knowledge in computer systems including financial management and reporting systems as well as Microsoft Office

related software.
2. Ability to provide high level advice on business management, systems and reporting issues for the region including the ability

to conduct research and write reports in order to present and understand information in a logical and meaningful manner.
3. High level oral communication and interpersonal skills in order to mentor staff and explain procedures, standards and systems

and engage with a range of technical and professional staff, and key stakeholders.
4. High standards of client focus with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a demanding environment whilst

maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.
5. A high level of personal integrity, accountability, and confidentiality and the ability to work within, and promote, a culture of

continuous improvement.
6. Good knowledge of key Government policies and operational mechanisms including financial systems, budget cycles;

Legislative Statutory Policies and sound knowledge of the Department’s business and political environment.

Desirable
1. Certificate IV or similar in contract and project administration, finance or business administration.
2. Degree in business studies or relevant experience.

📌 Business Coordinator (Alice Springs)
🏢 Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Alice Springs