Senior Administrative Officer 1 Remuneration Package Range $150,554 - $167,990
(including salary $128,551 - $143,611)
Digital Project Services Support
Full time, Fixed vacancy available to 30/04/2026
Darwin, Northern Territory

Effective leadership in a project/program environment.

Capacity planning, acquisition and resource management.

Client focused, dynamic, fast-paced and results driven team.

The Department of Corporate and Digital Development (DCDD) is a comprehensive, sophisticated central corporate services agency, providing a unified enterprise-wide approach delivering corporate and digital services to Northern Territory Government (NTG) and providing expert advice and developing transformative solutions.

Operating within DCDD, the Digital Project Services team delivers complex high-value and high-risk ICT programs, and multi-year digital transformation initiatives for core frontline services through an inter-agency collaborative approach. The work environment is dynamic, fast-paced and results driven with high expectations of superior service delivery.

As the Program Business Manager, your primary objective is to provide leadership in implementing and maintaining key administration and resourcing support services, processes and standards in relation to capacity planning, acquisition and management of resources across the projects and programs managed by the division.

Your key duties will include managing and maintaining an effective and efficient project support service, collaborating with key stakeholders to manage end-to-end project resource planning to ensure adequate capacity and capability for project delivery. In addition, you will ensure resource performance is managed in line with departmental people management practices and commercial contracting requirements and oversee the DPS onboarding processed.

To be successful you require, demonstrated success working in a fast-paced and results driven environment with oversight of capacity planning, acquisition and resource and people management. High-level strategic planning, problem solving and organisational skills, and the ability to provide leadership in an environment dealing with sensitive and confidential information is essential.

In return, you will receive a competitive remuneration package inclusive of 11.5% superannuation, 6 weeks recreation and 3 weeks personal leave, additional 3-day Christmas closedown leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working agreements and a supportive leadership team, peer group and a dynamic team to support your ability to develop a long-term career.

If you reside interstate, this a great time to consider moving to the Territory and experiencing the uniqueness of living and working in Darwin. Enjoy an enviable lifestyle and a work life balance that allows you time to explore the stunning landscapes, tropical sunsets and spectacular lightening displays. Darwin’s rich multicultural society and community spirit makes it a great place to live, work and play. Relocation assistance or working from home options can be discussed at interview.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Rachel McCormack on 08 8985 8083 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 40314
Closing date: 05.06.2025

Applications 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 https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search