DEPARTMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
JOB DESCRIPTION

Agency Department of the Legislative Work unit Library and Research Service
Assembly

Job title Library and Information Manager Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 12415 RTF 350359 Closing 08/07/2026
Contact officer Elise Dyer, Clerk Assistant Chamber and Serjeant at Arms on 08 8946 1414 or

Elise.Dyer@nt.gov.au.
Klarin Sivyer, Deputy Clerk on 08 8946 1427 or Klarin.Sivyer@nt.gov.au

Agency information www.parliament.nt.gov.au
Information for Applicants
Applications are limited a one-page cover letter and a detailed resume.
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
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350359

Our values
Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity and Westminster Heritage

Primary objective
The Library and Information Manager is responsible for developing and managing the Library and Research Service
and providing high quality research and referencing services to support the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly.
The position also provides strategic direction and leadership to the unit, leads continuous quality improvements,
and manages the unit's workload based on resource capacity and service demands.

Context statement
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, Parliamentary Committees, the
Parliament House precinct, and Electorate Offices (and staff).
The Library and Research Services Unit, which is part of the Parliamentary Support Division, assists MLAs and
their staff to undertake their parliamentary duties by providing timely, confidential and impartial library, reference
and research services. The Library has a small collection and uses library networks, online services and other
digital tools to meet its clients’ information needs.

Key responsibilities
1. Provide strategic leadership on the management of Parliamentary Library and Information Management

services to enable it to provide effective information services to Members of the Legislative Assembly.
2. Deliver high quality written reference and research services for Members of the Legislative Assembly and their

staff, and staff of the Department of the Legislative Assembly.
3. Develop, enhance and promote access to collections and services.
4. Develop and provide services using digital and evolving technologies and resources to meet client needs.
5. Undertake procurement of library resources and perform contract management of online databases and

related services.
6. Manage a high performing team and collaborate with departmental staff to deliver a range of services to

support departmental objectives.
7. Provide internal policy advice and leadership on policy issues to ensure rapid and easy access to information

and collections to encourage creative and efficient working.
8. Contribute to the management and promotion of the Library, its collections and services to Members and staff

of the Legislative Assembly, including administration and records management.

Legislative Assembly of the Northern Territory

Parliament House, State Square (GPO Box 3721, Darwin NT 0801)
www.parliament.nt.gov.au

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in providing library and information services using traditional, digital and developing

information resources.
2. Proven ability to strategically lead a high performing team and demonstrated commitment to ongoing

improvement and adoption of innovative work practices.
3. Demonstrated ability in providing high quality reference, analysis and research services.
4. Demonstrated experience in successfully managing and implementing change in the use of information

management systems, databases and electronic information resources.
5. Highly effective written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience in establishing and

maintaining successful diverse stakeholder relationships.
6. Demonstrated ability to work impartially and confidentially within a sensitive political environment and uphold

the Department’s values of Respect, Impartiality, Professionalism, Customer Service, Creativity, and
Westminster Heritage.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, including Library and Information Management, Law, Public

Administration or Political Science.
2. Knowledge of working in a parliamentary environment.

Requirements for selection and undertaking the role
• Prior to being formally offered a position with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, applicants will be

required to submit a pre-employment declaration which includes information regarding their criminal history,
conflict of interest and other continuing employment or volunteer work.

• The successful applicant will be subject to a criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an

• Access to recreation leave will be restricted during Parliamentary sitting periods.
• The right to disconnect – This position is not expected to be available for regular work-related contact outside

of normal work hours.