Job description Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Strategic Policy and Reform – Economy and Cabinet Lifestyle Team/ Communities Team Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6 Job type Full time Duration Ongoing Salary $99,519 - $110,953 Location Darwin Position number 35614 RTF 343201 Closing 12/03/2026 Contact officers Economy and Lifestyle: Jordan Elliott on 08 8999 51or nt.gov.au Communities: Melanie Barker on 08 8999 53or nt.gov.au About the agency https://cmc.nt.gov.au/ Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=343201 APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS. Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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. Primary objective Provide strategic advice across a wide range of policy issues to the Chief Minister, senior management at the Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet, and government agencies, as well as co-ordinate inter-agency, whole-of-Government engagement in policy development and project implementation. Context statement The Strategic Policy and Delivery Division supports Ministers and Cabinet to define and deliver high priority strategic policy and reform initiatives, through leadership and coordination at the Territory level. There is a particular focus on activities supporting the Government’s priorities to rebuild the economy, reduce crime, restore the Territory lifestyle and improve outcomes for communities. Key duties and responsibilities 1. Prepare Cabinet Submissions, briefings and correspondence on a broad range of policy issues. 2. Work collaboratively across government, the non-government sector and the community in responding to policy issues and supporting whole of government reporting and administration, including of grants. 3. Research and prepare position papers, including the development of options on strategic policy issues. 4. Project management of ongoing and identified research and policy projects. 5. Provide timely and comprehensive support to update, enhance and maintain whole of government strategic reporting. 6. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely collection and collation of data and information. Selection criteria Essential 1. Demonstrated experience managing policy projects, including the ability to establish priorities and meet competing deadlines. 2. Experience in data management, reporting, or grant management and administration. 3. Well developed oral and written communication skills and experience in preparing briefings or reports for a wide range of audiences in plain English, including an ability to clearly and concisely convey technical information. 4. Demonstrated experience in policy research, critical analysis and provision of high-level advice, demonstrating strong conceptual and analytical skills. 5. Proven ability to work cooperatively with internal and external stakeholders; and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures. 6. Sound knowledge and understanding of contemporary and strategic issues facing the Northern Territory and of government policies and strategies to address these issues. Desirable 1. Tertiary qualifications relevant to the position, including Project Management or Public Policy.
