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

Regulation and Commercial

Job title Principal Analyst Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing / Fixed

Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin

Position number 49694 RTF 358830 Closing 22/10/2026

Contact Officer Mitchell Rider, Project Director on 08 8999 6723 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358830

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-level advice to internal and external senior stakeholders on major government priorities, projects and reforms,

undertake quality 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 Principal Analyst in the Economic Policy team,



you will play a key role in providing strategic advice and driving priority reform projects across economic, commercial and regulatory policy areas. In this role, you will work closely across the team and government agencies to analyse policy challenges, provide advice on major government priorities, projects and reforms,

build a case for change, and, in some cases, lead implementation. Critical thinking, the ability to absorb information quickly and provide succinct and accurate advice are key to success in this role. As a senior member of the team, successful applicants are required to be self-motivated, able to work with limited direction and supervision and will be responsible for supervising other team members.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Undertake detailed analysis and evaluation of policies and issues affecting the Territory from economic, regulatory and

commercial perspectives.
1. Develop relevant policy, briefings and research papers.
2. Prepare a range of high-level documentation including Ministerial briefings, policy advice, reports and discussion papers.
3. Represent and promote the interests of Treasury at a range of committees and across government meetings.
4.



Provide day to day mentoring and support to analysts of varying levels.
5. Develop and maintain effective collaborative relationships across Treasury and other Government agencies to achieve

outcomes.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Well-developed knowledge of contemporary economic policy, regulatory and/or commercial frameworks and processes.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide high quality evidence-based analysis and advice on economic, regulatory, commercial

and/or commercial contract matters.
1. Proven high-level written and oral communication skills and experience in preparing briefings on complex matters to a

high standard.
1. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks while working collaboratively

with a range of stakeholders.
1. Ability to manage the development and implementation of economic, regulatory reform and/or commercial strategies

and policy and develop creative solutions to complex problems.
1. Ability to work as a senior member of a high-performing team, manage competing priorities and deadlines and supervise

other team members.
1. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualifications in economics, public policy, commerce, finance, law or a related discipline.

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.

📌 Principal Analyst (Darwin)
🏢 Department Of Treasury And Finance
📍 Darwin