Administration and Editing Officer

Administrative Officer 4 - Remuneration Package Range $94,248 - $107,434

(including salary $79,664 - $90,824)

Hansard

Darwin

One full time ongoing vacancy is available

About Us

The Department of the Legislative Assembly provides the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, its Members and Committees with quality and timely support for the operation of the Parliament, Assembly Committees, the Parliament House precinct, and Electorate Offices (and staff).

The Administration and Editing Officer position works in the Hansard Unit and the Procedural Support Unit which are both part of the Parliamentary Support Division.

Our Values: Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage

About the Role

As the Administration and Editing Officer, you will provide administrative support to both the Hansard Unit and Procedural Support Unit. In the Hansard Unit you will assist in editing the Daily Hansard to Parliamentary Record standard; editing Parliamentary Committees’ transcripts, using competent research skills; and extract footage for delivery to Members of the Legislative Assembly. This requires high-level English language skills, attention to detail and the ability to follow style manuals.

In the Procedural Support Unit you will provide support for meetings of the Legislative Assembly including preparations for the Chamber, drafting Chamber documents including procedural scripts and minutes, and processing tabled papers. This role also assists with the Assent process for legislation and works closely with the staff of Government House, Cabinet Office and the Office of the Parliamentary Counsel.

What we’re looking for

This role suits someone who has high-level English language skills, particularly spelling, punctuation, syntax and grammar; highly effective organisational skills; excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; and values impartiality, accuracy, confidentially and professionalism.

• High level administrative and organisational skills, and proficiency in the creation, management and maintenance of corporate records.
• Highly effective collaboration and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to establish and sustain productive working relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Attention to detail and the ability to work unsupervised in a fast-paced environment and prioritise tasks appropriately.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite of programs or similar and Adobe PDF, and a high level of competence with Microsoft Word.
• Experience in website and database administration or the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Ability to quickly learn and apply policies and procedures.

The Benefits

Attractive NT Government employment conditions, including:

• 12% superannuation
• 6 weeks recreation leave + 3 days Christmas shutdown
• 3 weeks personal leave
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Ongoing, stable employment
• Flexible work arrangements
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Free access to Parliament House gym

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Joshua Rodrigues, Procedural Support Manager on View phone number on au.fitly.work or View email address on au.fitly.work

Quote vacancy number: 44940

Closing date: 26/10/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

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