Administration Coordinator

Job description
Agency Department of Tourism and Work unit Parks and Wildlife Operations

Hospitality
Job title Administration Coordinator Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Alice Springs
Position number 31841 RTF 354524 Closing 31/08/2026
Contact Officer Claire Morante on 08 8999 4759 or claire.morante@nt.gov
About the agency www.nt.gov.au/parks
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354524

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 comprehensive, confidential, administrative coordination to the business area to ensure quality operation and
service delivery.
Context statement
The Parks and Wildlife division delivers conservation, visitor management and operational services across parks, reserves
and wildlife programs throughout the Northern Territory. This role supports efficient business operations through the
coordination of administrative, workforce, procurement, records and reporting functions across a diverse and geographically
dispersed environment. It also mentors staff to ensure compliance with Northern Territory Public Sector policies, procedures,
delegations and employment conditions.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide comprehensive administrative coordination which may include:

• delivering well-coordinated administrative support services such as monitoring, preparing, and managing information

and reports and developing robust work processes.

• managing general enquiries and liaising effectively with stakeholders to assist in the smooth operation of the division.
• maintaining appropriate administrative systems, registers, processes, databases, and records management
• ensure client-centric services and the management of effective and efficient workflows.
• managing a range of procurement functions including travel, liaising with suppliers, purchasing, and processing

2. Liaise in a discreet and confidential manner with a range of people across all levels of staff within the agency, Executive
and other internal and external stakeholders.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven ability to work effectively in a team support role; with a high-level of personal motivation, attention to detail,

sound judgement, the ability to maintain confidentiality and a clear understanding of the need for tact and diplomacy.
2. Knowledge and experience in delivering well-coordinated administrative support services; including document

preparation, collation and distribution, management of information and records; and developing robust work processes.
3. Experience operating in a fast-paced environment with strong organisational and time management skills; with

demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks.
4. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously, with minimal supervision.
5. Sound knowledge in computer systems, records management and business systems, or the ability to obtain.
6. Well-developed interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to communicate

professionally and effectively at all levels and with people from diverse backgrounds.
Desirable
1. Certificate III in office administration or business.
Further information
Under the Standardised Role and Recruitment program applications found “suitable but unsuccessful” may be given future
consideration for identical vacancies in the Northern Territory Public Sector. Applicants not wishing for future consideration
may opt out if contacted by Workforce Services. The position may be required to drive corporate vehicles and travel to
remote parks and reserves, including on occasion, overnight.