Job description
Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Financial Management Group –

Intergovernmental Relations
Job title Assistant Director Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $132,408 -$147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 16461 RTF 353585 Closing 17/08/2026
Contact Officer Shaun Pearson on 08 8999 6077 or [email protected]
About the agency https://treasury.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=353585
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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 high-level advice to internal and external senior stakeholders on a range of complex financial, economic and
regulatory intergovernmental issues, with a focus on national reforms and tied funding agreements.

Context statement
As Assistant Director in the Intergovernmental Relations team you will have a lead role in the provision of strategic analysis and




advice to support the Territory’s financial sustainability and interests in its dealings with the Commonwealth and States on national
reform initiatives and intergovernmental financial relations across a broad range of policy areas. Critical thinking, the ability to
absorb information quickly and provide succinct and accurate advice are key to success in this role. The Assistant Director plays a
central role in managing projects and staff in a small team and providing strategic direction and support to staff.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead and manage detailed analysis and evaluation of policies and issues affecting the Territory from economic, regulatory

and commercial, perspectives, with a focus on national reforms, funding agreements and GST policy.
2. Oversee and guide the development of relevant policy, briefings and research papers.
3. Prepare and review high-level documentation including Ministerial briefings, policy advice, reports and discussion

papers.
4. Represent and advocate the interests of Treasury and the Territory in meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
5. Manage and mentor a team of analysts, including setting direction and providing guidance and professional development.
6.



Cultivate and maintain effective and collaborative relationships across Treasury and other Territory or external

Government agencies to achieve outcomes.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Extensive knowledge of contemporary economic policy, regulatory and/or fiscal frameworks and processes.
2. Proven ability to provide high quality evidence-based analysis and advice on economic, fiscal and regulatory matters.
3. Outstanding written and oral communication skills and with extensive experience in preparing briefings on complex

matters to a high standard.
4. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks while working collaboratively

with a range of stakeholders.
5. Proven ability to lead the development and implementation of economic and/or fiscal strategies and policy and develop

creative solutions to complex problems.
6. Proven interpersonal skills and the ability to work as a senior member of a high-performing team, lead and manage small

teams to deliver key priorities and develop staff capability.
7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, commerce, finance, law or a related discipline.
2. Experience in intergovernmental policy and financial relations issues and budget frameworks.

Further information
Candidates will be required to make a conflict of interest declaration and pre-employment checks may be undertaken for some
applicants. This position may be required to work overtime at peak times of the year.

📌 Assistant Director (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Treasury And Finance
📍 Darwin