Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Strategic Policy and Coordination

Cabinet

Job title Principal Policy Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 08/04/2027

Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin

Position number 38971 RTF 355244 Closing 09/09/2026

Contact Officer Gillian Sharkey, General Manager - Strategic and Corporate Services on 8999 6687 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355244

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 policy advice and support; contribute to complex research and analysis in relation to development, coordination,

implementation and evaluation of strategic policy initiatives. Will manage, supervise and/or contribute to a policy team developing their policy knowledge, skills, and expertise.

Context statement The Strategic Policy and Coordination 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 reduce crime, restore the Territory lifestyle and improve outcomes for communities.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Identify and lead research of strategic and social policy issues, including emerging issues, risks and opportunities.
2. Lead analysis and positioning of policy options to identify and develop solutions and advice for decision-makers.
3. Conduct policy consultation and negotiation on complex stakeholder issues, and translate evidence, stakeholder views

and government priorities into practical options.
1. Act as a conduit between policy areas and management to identify policy-related links, dependencies and opportunities

for coordinated action.
- Build and support cooperation and collaboration across teams and agencies to progress shared policy outcomes.
- Monitor implementation of existing policies and conduct reviews and/or evaluations to inform future policy development and continuous improvement.

1. Lead the provision of specialised advice on highly complex and sensitive strategic policy matters.

Selection criteria

Essential

1.



Demonstrated experience delivering strategic policy work in a government or comparable environment, including

researching issues, assessing evidence and preparing practical policy advice for decision-makers.
- Robust analytical and conceptual thinking skills, including the ability to analyse complex information, identify key issues and options, and develop clear, evidence-based recommendations within short timeframes.
- Experience preparing high-quality written material, including briefs, correspondence, reports, Cabinet or ministerial advice, that explains complex issues clearly and concisely.
- Experience coordinating policy projects or work programs, including planning work, managing competing priorities and delivering outputs to agreed standards and deadlines.
- Ability to work collaboratively across government, with stakeholders and with subject matter experts to test issues, build shared understanding and progress practical policy outcomes.
- Sound judgement, initiative and resilience in dealing with sensitive, ambiguous or fast-moving issues, including knowing when to escalate risks and seek direction.

Desirable

1. A relevant undergraduate degree.
2. Technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the agency’s business and strategic direction, specific policy areas or

specific policy skills. Further information The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).

📌 Principal Policy Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
📍 Darwin