Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Intergovernmental Relations
Job title Intergovernmental Relations Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin
Position number 70263336 RTF 358601 Closing 20/10/2026

Contact Officer Tamara Biro, Executive Director Strategy and Intergovernmental Relations on 08 8999 7906 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358601

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 advice and information coordination across a broad range of complex intergovernmental issues, with a focus on
national reforms and tied funding agreements.
Context statement
Intergovernmental relations work is energetic and diverse. You will be joining a small team that works closely with other NT Government
agencies and other jurisdictions to pursue and protect the interests of the Territory through national forums and agreement negotiations.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Research and analyse complex intergovernmental issues, funding arrangements and national reforms,



undertake reporting and provide

high-quality advice to support government decision-making, manage risks and leverage opportunities ensuring compliance with
governance, reporting and accountability requirements.

2. Coordinate and prepare high-level briefings and correspondence such as Ministerial briefs and letters of reply, Cabinet
Submissions/Minutes and comments and Legislative Assembly Briefings, including development of strategic positioning to support
participation, advocacy and the advancement of Territory priorities in key cross-jurisdictional forums such as the Health Ministers’
Meeting and Health Chief Executives Forum.

3. Develop and maintain productive working relationships with internal, across agency and across jurisdictional stakeholders to support
policy development, influence national reform agendas and ensure service delivery responds to emerging priorities.

4. Represent the Department and NT Government's interests at delegated local and national forums.
5. Support the day-to-day operations of the IGR team, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and provide guidance and

mentoring to staff as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed lateral, conceptual and systems thinking capabilities and demonstrated ability to research, synthesise and analyse





complex information to identify contextually relevant strategic risks and opportunities.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide succinct, accurate and well-reasoned policy advice, briefs, correspondence and other written products

tailored to diverse audiences and decision makers.
3. A strong record of achievement in coordinating policy initiatives and projects with motivation, organisation and personal drive while

balancing competing deliverables and meeting tight timeframes.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact, diplomacy and sound judgement,

and to exercise political astuteness and impartiality.
5. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team as required, to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to

achieve outcomes and contribute to a team culture of collaboration, excellence and high performance.
Desirable
1. Working knowledge of Australia's intergovernmental relations frameworks and processes.
2. Knowledge and understanding of contemporary issues facing the Territory and of current Government priorities.
3. Flexibility to work outside of standard business hours when required.
4. Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and
criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For
immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or
body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

📌 Intergovernmental Relations Analyst (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Darwin