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Business Operations Manager


Company : Northern Territory Government


Location : Alice Springs, Australia


Created : 2025-06-13


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Administrative Officer 7 Remuneration Package Range $133,636 - $143,634 (including salary $113,938 - $122,574)NT Health Barkly RegionOngoing, full timeTennant Creek, Northern TerritoryAre you experienced in HR, administration and financial management?Looking for an exciting new career opportunity?Great work-life balance, goes with the Territory!The Barkly Health Service is based in Tennant Creek which is located about 1000km south of Darwin and 500km north of Alice Springs and services the Tennant Creek township and remote Aboriginal Communities and pastoral stations across the vast Barkly Tablelands.Acute care is provided through the Tennant Creek Hospital which delivers a range of medical services including: 24-hour accident and emergency care, general medicine, rehabilitation, allied health, pathology, pharmacy, mental health, radiography and sonography. Barkly Primary and Public Health Care provides community allied health and aged care, oral health services, environmental health and public health, and remote nurse-led health clinics.As the Business Operations Manager you will lead and manage the corporate and administrative functions associated with the region and provide high-level advice and support to the Regional Executive Director and Executive on budgetary, financial, corporate and administrative matters to optimise and support decision making and regional performance.To be successful, you will have experience in human resources, administrative and financial management and demonstrate effective leadership in a team environment. Your strong communication skills will enable you to build and maintain positive and professional relationships with internal and external clients including NTG agencies. You will have the ability to manage multiple high-level projects and meet critical deadlines in an environment of continuous change.The Benefits!Attractive salary package plus;11.5% superannuation6 weeks recreation leave3 weeks personal leaveUp to 17.5% annual leave allowanceGenerous relocation allowanceSupport to grow and develop your career with professional development opportunitiesEnjoy stable employment in the NT Government.The LifestyleThe outback of Australia - a vast land of brilliant blue skies and boundless horizons, this is the Barkly region.The town of Tennant Creek is known as the Territory''s heart of gold, a reference to the friendliness of its people and the area''s rich gold mining history. It is roughly 500km north of Alice Springs and is located in between many of the Territory''s best-known sights meaning there is plenty to explore and enjoy in the history-rich region. The town is at the intersection of two main highways, the Stuart and Barkly Highways, and is easily accessed via road, rail, bus and air.Tennant Creek is home to 3,080 people and has a real outback-town flavour, centred around one main street lined with trees and filled with locally owned stores. The area boasts country culture meets friendly relaxed living and is a young town with half of the population under 35 years of age.Throughout the year there are many events in the region including the Desert Harmony festival, the Tennant Creek show, horse racing and rodeos, speedway, sports, art events and live music. Barkly Regional Arts also presents an exciting suite of events from trivia nights, art exhibitions and comedy shows.The Northern Territory offers an enviable lifestyle and work-life balance that allows you time to explore picturesque landscapes and culturally significant sites, enjoy the array of food, arts and culture. The Territory is a rich melting pot of cultures with a strong community spirit, making it a great place to live, work and make new friends.Apply now!Explore the Territory!Barkly regional guideJoin the TerritoryFor further information about this vacancy please contact:Shaun Rieck on 0407 671 528 or Shaun.rieck@nt.gov.auQuote vacancy number: 12570Closing date: 10.06.2025Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr