Logistics Officer

Job description

Agency NT Fire and Emergency Service Work unit Bushfires Northern Territory

Job title Logistics Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/10/2026

Salary $+6,620 - $107,721 Location Acacia Hills

Position number 24250018 RTF 320418 Closing 27/04/2026

Contact officer Tony Fuller, Director Operations Bushfires NT on 08 8+22 084+ or tony.fuller@nt.gov.au

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=320418

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

Under the direction of the Incident Controller provide support for controlling bushfire incidents following the principals of

the Australasian Inter-Service Incident Management System (AIIMS). The Logistics Officer is required to exercise critical

thinking and judgement to determine the level of resources and structure required to manage the Logistics function, as well

as maintain effective information flow and reporting arrangements.

Context statement

Bushfires NT undertakes fire management programs, in accordance with the Bushfires Management Act 2016 and works with

volunteers to support a network of stakeholders.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in the development of the logistics section on the Incident Action Plan and implement it effectively.

2. Ensure the provision and availability of human and physical resources, facilities, services, machinery and equipment.

3. Provide progress reports to the Incident Controller and the Incident Management Team and estimate future service and

support requirements to adequately control fire incidents.

4. Provide budget, procurement and contract management services to the Incident Management Team to enable informed

decision making, ensuring alignment with relevant legislation and NTPS procurement guidelines.

5. Oversee all financial management and financial record keeping arrangements.

6. Stand up a staging area at short notice as required.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Working knowledge of incident management practices including a working knowledge of AIIMS.

2. Demonstrated knowledge of financial management accountabilities and compliance requirements and demonstrated

ability to apply financial principles, policies and standards.

3. Sound knowledge of procurement process including sourcing and the need to ensure legal and policy compliance for

procurement activity including conditions of contract.

4. Proven ability to work under pressure with limited direction and manage competing priorities, to produce high quality

output within tight timeframes.

5. Sound problem solving, decision-making and negotiation skills to achieve results for the branch.

6. Well-developed analytical ability and clear understanding of communication and problem solving skills, with the capacity

to exercise discretion, initiative, flexibility and confidentiality as required.

Desirable

1. Understanding of all technical aspects of the business of fire management, including fire behaviour, personnel

deployment, equipment, maintenance of communication and asset management.

2. Level 2 Logics Officer qualification

Further information

The incumbent will work to a shift work roster, including on weekends and public holidays that may include reasonable

overtime. Bushfires NT Headquarters is located at Acacia Hills, approximately 50km from Darwin.