Senior Project Administrator

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Job description

Agency Department of Infrastructure, Planning Work unit Business Support, Northern Region

and Logistics

Job title Senior Project Administrator Designation Administrative Officer 5

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $88,2+7 - $+2,687 Location Katherine

Position number 26128 RTF 302+25 Closing 11/0+/2024

Contact Officer Tessa Johnson, Executive Officer/Stakeholder Engagement Northern Region on 08 8+738 671 or

tessa.johnson@nt.gov.au

About the agency www.dipl.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=302+25

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

The Senior Project Administrator ensures the team’s accurate, timely and comprehensive delivery of contract and

procurement advice and administrative support to management, project officers, clients and contractors across Capital

Works, Minor Works and Repairs and Maintenance programs.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Provide accurate, timely and comprehensive advice and administrative support in accordance with proper policies and

procedures throughout all phases of the project cycle.

2. Constructively supervise lead and mentor the Project Administration team to reach a high level of competence and

capability in the pro-active performance of their role.

3. Liaise, advise, and report to management, project officers, clients, and contractors in regard to non-technical, non-

contractual queries and project information.

4. Responsible for the establishment, management, and maintenance of project records within a mainframe environment.

5. Monitor cash flows and monthly reports on projects and conduct regular audits across all programs.

6. Undertake more complex projects, tasks and provide advice relating to National Public Works Committee, Consultant

Commissions, Minor Works, and Period Contracts.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Experience in supervising a team, fostering a positive and pro-active learning, and working environment.

2. Demonstrated interpersonal skills including initiative, leadership, and conflict resolution.

3. Manage multiple tasks within strict timeframes, solve problems and undertake data analysis.

4. Knowledge and experience in contract administration, procurement procedures and project administration.

5. Well-developed written and oral communication and experience in providing an efficient service to internal and

external clients in a commercial environment.

6. Demonstrated ability in the use of a personal computer.

Desirable

1. Sound working knowledge of the Asset Information System.

2. Knowledge of Works Programming procedures.

Approved : 8 August 2024 Jessica Powter, Executive Director Northern Region

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