Assistant Project Administrator

at  Department of Logistics and Infrastructure

Job description
Agency Department of Logistics and Work unit Alice Springs Project Admin
Infrastructure
Job title Assistant Project Administrator Designation Administrative Officer 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $66,773 - $71,746 Location Alice Springs
Position number 11090 RTF 315168 Closing 05/02/2025
Contact officer Craig Catchlove on 08 8951 5343 or Craig.Catchlove@nt.gov.au
About the agency www.dipl.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=315168

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 administrative support to the Civil team, undertake basic Project Administration roles and provides general
administrative assistance to other Project Administration staff and Project Officers.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Receive calls and emails from client agencies for urgent minor repairs to civil and building assets, determine appropriate
response and allocate job to relevant contractor.
2. Process and respond to enquiries on contractor payments.
3. Input data and run reports from an Asset Management System.
4. Under the guidance of more experienced staff undertake basic project and contract administration roles to assist Project
Administrators.
5. Provide general administrative support to the unit or region.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Good skills in maintaining data integrity with thoroughness, attention to detail and accuracy.
2. High standard of client focus with the ability to prioritise workloads, remain calm under pressure and effectively manage
time to achieve multiple deadlines.
3. Good oral communication and interpersonal skills to deal with client requests and contractor enquiries as well as liaising
with Project Managers and Officers and other team members.
4. Writing skills with the ability to prepare basic and accurate correspondence.
5. Knowledge and experience of accounts payable and reporting processes.
6. Knowledge of an Asset Management System and reporting systems as well as Microsoft Word and Office related
software.
7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Understanding of technical terminology and language associated with the construction of road and building
infrastructure.
Further information
Applicants should familiarise themselves with the NTPS Capability Framework (CF) which applies to all NTPS employees. CF
3 outlines the capabilities that are required for this vacancy. The CF is available here

Please refer the Job description for details