/ Position description
Position title / Project Analysis & Investigation Officer
Position number / 37413
Position classification / Administration Officer Level 5
Division / Further Education - Workforce Development
Location of position / Batchelor
Tenure of position / Fixed Term
Immediate supervisor / Director; Workforce Development
Positions supervised / 1 x Administrative Officer 4
Special features of position / Nil
  1. Position overview

Working in conjunction with the Director, the role has unique deliverables specific to the running of projects and troubleshooting across functional education outcomes. As such can be diverse in its nature to include not only projects but will also be proactive in exploring business opportunities through the coordination of research and evaluation strategies to ensure opportunities undertaken are financially sound and sustainable. There is also an element where no funding is available the position seeks to find funding through trusts and grant applications. The role leads the application process for the Division, pulling together knowledge from across the Division to ensure the application is well structured and on time

  1. Detailed statement of duties
  2. Research and develop project briefs as directed by Director including costing’s to provide a clear pathway of work scope to meet client requirements
  3. Manage projects, to adhere to work scope and time and costing constraints of project
  4. Manage staff/project team assigned to project to complete project objectives to a successful outcome
  5. Collaborate, negotiate and co-ordinate with external clients to establish and meet their needs/requirements/deadlines
  6. Provide research and analysis to Director to enable sound overall business decision making processes for new business opportunities
  7. Manage the grant application process for the Directorate as well as at times for other divisions of the Institute.
  8. Provide efficient coordination of Division senior staff for reports and information flow to and from Director
  9. Any other activities and responsibilities as directed by Director
  10. Essential selection criteria
  11. Experience and well-developed knowledge of project management
  12. Research and critical analysis skills including the ability to undertake targeted research to support the Division, quickly synthesise relevant issues and come up with creative and practical solutions.
  13. Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills for diverse audiences and purposes, and the ability to do this under pressure and on short notice.
  14. Awareness of appropriate legislation and internal policy and protocols
  15. Sound exposure and knowledge of negotiation and facilitation techniques
  16. Knowledge of external funding sources, mechanisms for accessing and associated accountabilities
  17. Well-developed knowledge of computer applications and other database programs
  18. Well-developed knowledge of administrative and Division processes
  19. Ability to implement changed Division processes to the work unit and deal with change
  20. High level typing skills, writing reports and other correspondence; including a high standard of layout and presentation.
  21. Time management, the ability to take initiative, manage a complex set of responsibilities and tasks, and work effectively both alone and in a team.
  22. Desirables
  23. Qualifications in English as a Second Language or adult education qualifications.
  24. Holder of NT Driver's licence.