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Job descriptionAgency Department of Lands, Planning and Work unit Environment DivisionEnvironmentJob title NT Environment Protection Authority Designation Administrative Officer 5CoordinatorJob type Full time Duration Ongoing commencing 16/03/2026Salary $88,297 - $92,687 Location DarwinPosition number 16545 RTF Closing 03/02/2026Contact officer Nicole Civitarese, A/Executive officer on or About the agency | Apply online APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARYQUALIFICATIONS.Information for applicants inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plansThe NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people withdisability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discussthis 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 theOCPE website.Primary objectiveProvide high level coordination, governance, secretariat support and management to the Northern Territory Environment ProtectionAuthority (NT EPA). This includes assisting the NT EPA to perform its statutory role and functions, meet statutory deadlines and properlyexercise its powers. Provide support to the wider Executive Administration Support Team.Key duties and responsibilities1. Provide effective secretariat support to the NT EPA Chair and members, including coordinating and preparing meeting agendas, takingminutes, and managing meeting logistics such as travel and venue arrangements.2. Deliver executive-level assistance to the NT EPA Chair and members by managing inboxes and diaries, organising travel, and ensuringtimely follow-up on actions arising from meetings.3. Coordinate and schedule NT EPA meetings and out-of-session briefings, liaising with stakeholders to confirm attendance and distributerelevant information.4. Coordinate engagement and site visits with stakeholders that may include proponents, industry groups, agencies, regulators andauthorities.5. Draft executive or administrative papers (e.g. updates to meetings procedures, strategic priorities, delegations, action list, updates tostakeholder engagement plan) for the NT EPA, coordinating the proposed items and briefings from the divisions in line with prioritiesand statutory deadlines.Draft, review, proofread, and edit correspondence, briefs, and reports to maintain accuracy, clarity, and quality control. Contribute to the documentation of and continuous improvement of policies, systems, and procedures to support the NT EPA''sindependent statutory functions.8. Manage and record the decisions, recommendations, determinations, circular resolutions and flow of information from the NT EPA,exercising sound judgment to determine what should be shared with the department, divisions, and other stakeholders.9. Draft, update, coordinate public facing NT EPA information including media statements, external correspondence and the NT EPAwebsite.Selection criteriaEssential1. High-level interpersonal and communication skills to engage effectively with the NT EPA, senior executives, and a wide range ofstakeholders, including industry representatives, clients, the community, and individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.2. Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills to consult, collaborate, and contribute to diverse environmentalagendas. Must have the confidence to convey perspectives, arguments, and analyses clearly and accurately, adapting language asnecessary for different audiences.Well-developed organisational, time management, and administrative skills to manage multiple competing priorities effectively andmeet deadlines.Sound judgment and initiative in decision making, with the ability to refer/escalate matters to others when necessary, while maintainingconfidentiality and discretion.Ability to work independently and manage challenges effectively, using discretion and exercising judgment where necessary.Desirable1. Knowledge of the Northern Territory Environment Protection Act 2019 and a thorough understanding of related environmentallegislation at both the Northern Territory and national levels.2. Knowledge of Board management practices, including the role of the NT EPA within the broader regulatory framework and howgovernance impacts decision-making.