Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Official Secretary

Cabinet
Job title Steward Designation Physical 3 - RDO
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $67,945 - $70,839 Location Darwin
Position number 4943 RTF 359743 Closing 09/11/2026
Contact Officer Mr Terence Lee Chik, Manager Household Operations, 08 8999 5541 or [email protected]
About the agency www.govhouse.nt.gov.au and https://cmc.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359743

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 high-quality steward, hospitality and cleaning services at Government House.
Context statement
Government House staff support the Administrator of the Northern Territory to carry out their official duties in addition to
maintaining the upkeep of a heritage listed property. Emphasis is placed on a high standard of work, keen attention to




detail and observance of protocols associated with the Administrator and official and ceremonial events hosted at
Government House.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Clean and maintain household furnishings, cutlery, crockery and linen, including antique items.
2. Service of food and beverages to the Administrator, family and guests at formal and informal events.
3. Clean the internal areas (including the Administrator’s private quarters) and designated external areas of Government

House including staff offices and facilities and ad-hoc duties as required to support the team operationally.
4. Setting up and packing down of equipment and consumables for functions. Heavy lifting may be required

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Ability to clean household items, furniture and rooms, with a keen eye for detail, to a high standard as befitting a

Vice-Regal establishment.
2. Previous waiting experience to a high standard.
3. A high standard of personal presentation and interpersonal skills including a high level of tact and diplomacy, a

regard for confidentiality within the context of Government House and the ability to interact effectively with people
from diverse cultures.

4. Willingness to multi-skill and work as part of a small team as well as having the ability to work with minimal
supervision and the flexibility to cope with changing requirements.

5. Knowledge and willingness to work within Work Health and Safety guidelines.
6. Versatile to work outside normal work hours and undertake a reasonable amount of overtime.

Desirable
1. Silver service standard waiting skills.
2. Certificate in Responsible Service of Alcohol
3. Barista skills

Further information
The successful applicant must have no significant criminal history record confirmed by a criminal history check.

📌 Steward (Darwin)
🏢 Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
📍 Darwin