Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Office of the CEO

Job title Director Policy Coordination Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $152,751 - $166,487 Location Darwin

Position number 35510 RTF 354239 Closing 26/08/2026

Contact officer Andrew Hurwood on 08 8999 5368 or [email protected]

About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354239

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, 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, coordination and high-level support to the Chief Executive to ensure alignment between the

Department, Government objectives and Ministers priorities.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Provide strategic advice and high-level support to the Chief Executive to ensure alignment between the

Department, Government objectives and Ministers priorities.

- Lead the coordination and review of Ministerial correspondence, briefings, memorandums and Cabinet

Submissions on behalf of the Chief Executive.

- Provide executive support to the Chief Executive to coordinate and deliver strategic priority projects.
- Coordinate cross -Department responses for whole of Government policy and advice requests.
- Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels in government and non-government sectors and support the Office of the CEO at a range of Northern Territory

Government coordination groups and working parties.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Demonstrated high level experience in policy coordination and analysis supported by well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate a range of governance, administrative and technical issues.




- Well-developed contemporary leadership and organisational skills with a proven ability to engage and secure meaningful contributions through teamwork and collaboration across all levels of the organisation.
- High level strategic, research and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and find effective solutions to ensure organisational objectives are met.
- High level of knowledge and understanding of government administrative; ministerial; Cabinet and legislative processes and proven ability to prepare concise executive reports and correspondence.
- High level knowledge of contemporary policy, political and legislative issues, trends and developments relevant to the Department.

Desirable

- Tertiary qualifications in a field relevant to the position.

Approved: July 2026 Alister Trier, Chief Executive Officer

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Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Office of the CEO

Job title Director Policy Coordination Designation Executive Contract Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed for up to 4 years

Remuneration Package $233,112 Location Darwin

Position number 35510 RTF 354239 Closing 26/08/2026

Contact officer Andrew Hurwood on 08 8999 5368 or [email protected]

About the agency https://dme.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354239

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, 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, coordination and high-level support to the Chief Executive to ensure alignment between the

Department,



Government objectives and Ministers priorities. An Executive contract of up to 4 years may be offered or alternatively the successful applicant can select to be appointed on an ongoing basis.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Provide strategic advice and high-level support to the Chief Executive to ensure alignment between the

Department, Government objectives and Ministers priorities.

- Lead the coordination and review of Ministerial correspondence, briefings, memorandums and Cabinet

Submissions on behalf of the Chief Executive.

- Provide executive support to the Chief Executive to coordinate and deliver strategic priority projects.
- Coordinate cross -Department responses for whole of Government policy and advice requests.
- Develop and maintain effective team-oriented relationships with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels in government and non-government sectors and support the Office of the CEO at a range of Northern Territory

Government coordination groups and working parties.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Demonstrated high level experience in policy coordination and analysis supported by well-developed written and oral communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate a range of governance, administrative and technical issues.
- Well-developed contemporary leadership and organisational skills with a proven ability to engage and secure meaningful contributions through teamwork and collaboration across all levels of the organisation.
- High level strategic, research and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound judgement and find effective solutions to ensure organisational objectives are met.
- High level of knowledge and understanding of government administrative; ministerial; Cabinet and legislative processes and proven ability to prepare concise executive reports and correspondence.
- High level knowledge of contemporary policy, political and legislative issues, trends and developments relevant to the Department.
- Tertiary qualification(s) in a relevant discipline combined with relevant senior executive experience, or the equivalent combination of substantial relevant senior executive experience and education or training.

Desirable

- Tertiary qualifications in a field relevant to the position.

📌 Director Policy Coordination (Darwin)
🏢 Department Mining and Energy
📍 Darwin