Business Manager

Department of Chief Minister and Cabinet; Darwin; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet in Darwin is seeking an Administrative Officer 6 to deliver high-level administrative and operational support for the Top End team. The role coordinates secretariat functions, prepares ministerial and executive briefings, reports and correspondence, and supports corporate activities across travel, records management, procurement, finance and HR.

The position also backs strategic projects and regional priorities, ensuring efficient business

Qualifications

• Experience in organising meetings and preparing meeting papers.
• Ability to take minutes and support executive briefings.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level administrative and operational support to the Top End team.
• Coordinate secretariat functions, travel, records management, procurement, financial and HR activities.
• Prepare ministerial and executive briefings, reports and correspondence.
• Support strategic projects and regional priorities to ensure compliant, engaged operations.
• Assist in meetings, papers, and minutes as required.

Skills

Meeting coordination

Minutes taking

Administrative support

Job description

Administrative Officer 6 - Remuneration Package Range $121,018 - $134,714
(including salary $102,505 - $114,282)
Territory Regions
Darwin, Northern Territory
One ongoing full time vacancy is available

The Business Manager is responsible for delivering high-level business, operational and administrative support to the Top End team, within the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet. The role coordinates secretariat functions, prepares ministerial and executive briefings, reports and correspondence, and supports the unit's corporate activities, including travel, records management, procurement, financial and human resources management.

The position also supports strategic projects and regional priorities, ensuring effective business operations, compliance and engagement across the region.

The team is seeking a highly capable administrator with experience in organising meetings, preparing meeting papers and taking minutes.