Job description
Agency Department of Children and Families Work unit Facilities Management
Job title Senior Facilities Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 30/04/2027
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 45147 RTF 360762 Closing 17/11/2026
Contact officer Rebecca Hart on 08 8999 8335 or [email protected]
About the agency https://families.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360762
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

Provide high-level advice and corporate support and work collaboratively with the agencies service partners including Department
of Corporate and Digital Development and Department of Logistics and Infrastructure to contribute to the delivery of strategic
and operational facilities management and infrastructure priorities.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Develop and manage projects through to completion including design and scope, community, and stakeholder consultation,

planning and delivery, tendering processes, and risk management.
2.



Operate as an effective and professional project officer for Facilities to deliver projects within legal, policy and established

organisational procedures.
3. Develop and maintain positive relationships and team-oriented partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders at all

levels and liaise with Department of Logistics and Infrastructure and Department of Corporate and Digital Development to
develop and deliver projects consistent with the Departments priorities.

4. Provide timely and accurate policy and procedural advice to senior management, other government agencies and external
organisations regarding needs analysis, commissioning, and operations of facilities, including corporate service functions.

5. Prepare a range of project management documentation, scopes, progress reports, written briefs, memorandums and
Ministerials.

6. Participate on interagency working groups, project control groups and contract management meetings
Selection Criteria
Essential
1. Strong project management and planning skills, utilising research and analytical abilities to solve problems in complex, culturally

sensitive environments within infrastructure, facilities management, and corporate services.
2. Proven ability to deliver high level advice and support relating to infrastructure repairs and maintenance, property leasing, land

tenure,



and various corporate service functions including a working understanding of financial processes.
3. Sound understanding of the governance frameworks and administrative procedures related to the delivery of facilities

management and minor new works program projects.
4. Proven ability experience in producing high-level briefs and reports that effectively communicate complex issues to a diverse

range of stakeholders.
5. Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and facilitation skills with the capability to relate effectively to, consult with and

influence a wide range of stakeholders in a culturally sensitive manner.
6. Exceptional ability to respond positively to change within a commitment to ongoing improvement and qualified

development.
7. Strong work ethic with demonstrated strategic and organisational skills, including tracking, and managing work deadlines,

adjusting priorities to meet deadlines, and working collaboratively with others.
8. Current drivers’ licence (C class) with the ability to travel to regional and remote locations, including in small aircrafts.

Desirable
1. Qualifications or certificate in project management/service design or similar.
2. Knowledge of Department of Children and Families or facilities management experience in a complex social services

environment.

Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).

📌 Senior Facilities Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Children & Families
📍 Darwin