Business Support Officer

Agency Department of Agriculture and Fisheries Work unit Agriculture – Southern Regional Office

Job title Business Support Officer Designation Administrative Officer 4

Job type Full time Duration Fixed up to 29/02/2028

Salary $79,664 - $90,824 Location Alice Springs

Position number 12716 RTF 359380 Closing 05/11/2026

Contact officer Laura Asmussen on 08 8951 8138 or [email protected]

About the agency https://daf.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359380

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 a high level of administrative, procurement and financial support to staff in the Southern Region (Alice Springs and Tennant Creek),

including reception duties, under the direction of the Regional Executive Officer (REO).

Context statement
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF), Department of Lands Planning and Environment, and the Department of Mining and

Energy are located at the Arid Zone Research Institute. In the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries there are staff that work with crops

and cattle on research farms, conduct research and development and provide industry development and regulatory services in the fields

of agriculture (cattle and horticulture industries), agribusiness development, biosecurity, animal welfare, water laboratory services and

southern regional management.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide advice and support to staff in relation to procurement, corporate credit card and other payment systems, travel, with

administrative management of vehicles and ICT equipment.

2. Provide support and undertake duties to assist the Regional Executive Officer as required.

3. Undertake financial administration activities including accounts payable and receivable functions, expenditure processing,

reconciliations, travel transactions and the provision of advice and support on financial processes and procedures.

4. Assist managers with budget and expenditure monitoring and liaise with DAF Finance on financial administration matters.

5. Assist in liaising with the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure regarding urgent repairs, maintenance, and property-related

matters.

6. Provide advice and support for Work Health and Safety processes, particularly secretarial duties (agendas and minutes).

7. Undertake routine records and information management activities and liaise with the Information Support Officer to ensure

compliance with departmental recordkeeping requirements.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. Extensive experience in an administrative support role, including the use of office technology, corporate systems and Microsoft Office

applications.

2. Demonstrated experience in procurement and financial administrative processes, including accounts payable and receivable,

expenditure monitoring, travel administration and the application of relevant policies and procedures.

3. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and provide advice and support to staff

from diverse backgrounds.

4. Demonstrated initiative, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Proven ability to prepare clear and concise correspondence and records, including emails, reports, agendas and minutes.

5. Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and maintain accuracy and confidentiality in administrative processes and records.

6. Demonstrated understanding of Workplace Health and Safety requirements and the ability to support associated administrative

processes.

Desirable

1. A Northern Territory driver’s licence or ability to obtain.

2. Knowledge of NTG financial software other administrative processes (e.g. recruitment, records management), the Financial

Management Act, NTG Procurement Guidelines,

3. Relevant qualifications such as Certificate III in Finance or Business Administration.