Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Economic Group - Economic Policy

Job title Senior Analyst - Economic Policy Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin

Position number 214 RTF 354481 Closing 15/09/2026

Contact officer Ryan Pearce, Assistant Director on 08 8999 6831 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.treasury.nt.gov.au

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354481

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 high-quality, strategic advice to internal and external senior stakeholders on major government priorities, projects and reforms, undertake analysis of a range of complex issues affecting the Territory including from economic, commercial,

and regulatory reform perspectives, prepare complex reports and lead the implementation of policy.

Context statement

As a Senior Analyst in the Economic Policy team, you will help to lead the development of evidence-based advice on economic, commercial and regulatory reform matters. You will work with the team, other Treasury divisions and other government agencies to research and analyse major government priorities, projects and reforms and develop high quality advice to inform policy solutions. Critical thinking, the ability to absorb information quickly and provide succinct and accurate advice, and communicate with influence are key to success in this role.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Undertake research,



analysis and evaluation of policies and issues affecting the Territory and formulate quality strategic

advice from economic, regulatory and commercial perspectives.
- Develop relevant policy, economic publications, briefings and research papers.
- Prepare a range of high-level documentation including Ministerial and government briefings, policy advice, reports and discussion papers.

1. Foster professional and effective working relationships across government including representing and promoting the

interests of Treasury and the Territory on interdepartmental forums and intergovernmental committees on economic, commercial, corporate governance and regulatory issues.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Well-developed knowledge of contemporary economic and/or commercial policy frameworks and processes.
2. Demonstrated ability to apply research and analytical skills to provide sound advice on regulatory, economic, or

commercial policies, strategies, proposals, and issues.
- Ability to develop and implement economic and/or commercial strategies and policy, think strategically, and develop creative solutions to complex problems.
- Highly-developed written and oral communication skills including the ability to communicate technical work to a general audience.

1. Well-developed interpersonal skills, ability to work as part of a high-performing team, manage competing deadlines and

contribute to the guidance and development of less experienced staff.
- Ability to develop and maintain good professional relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve organisational objectives.
- An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, commerce, finance, accounting, law or a related discipline.
2. An understanding of policy development and the processes of Government.

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.

📌 Senior Analyst - Economic Policy (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Treasury And Finance
📍 Darwin