Agency Department of Logistics and Infrastructure Work unit Policy and Reform

Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 35279 RTF 356722 Closing 04/10/2026

Contact officer Yvette Nicholls Director Policy and Reform on 08 8924 7577 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=356722

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.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Develop, implement, and support project and operational policies that support regulatory functions, strategic objectives,

operational plans and program initiatives of the Transport Safety and Services Division. Provide high-level advice,

coordination and support to the Transport Safety and Services team and work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders to achieve the outcomes.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Research, analyse and advise on the development and review of policy and reform projects to comply with the Northern





Territory’s obligations across Transport Safety and Services.
1. Support the management, development and implementation of operational, strategic, and regulatory policies and other

instruments, identifying issues, developing innovative solutions, and providing advice and information to Directors.
1. Contribute to the broader policy reform strategies across Transport Safety and Services with a continuous improvement

focus.
1. Contribute to the development of communications and stakeholder engagement.
2. Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Contribute to the preparation of high-level correspondence, reports, discussion papers, Cabinet Submissions and

ministerial and Legislative Assembly briefings.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to research, interpret, analyse and evaluate information from diverse sources.
2. Demonstrated high-level written communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear, concise and professional

correspondence, reports, briefing papers and policy documents.
1. Demonstrated ability to successfully drive, coordinate and manage projects and milestones on time.
2. Highly developed interpersonal skills with the ability to build and sustain robust business relationships and networks and

collaborative partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to drive change and achieve quality outcomes.
1. Demonstrated high degree of organisational skills together with effective communication and negotiation skills.
2. Ability to manage workload to meet government needs and deadlines, to cope with pressure and to work effectively as

part of a small team, within a complex policy environment.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications or experience in a relevant field.

📌 Policy Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Logistics and Infrastructure
📍 Darwin