Agency Attorney-General’s Department Work unit Public Guardian and Trustee

Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Casual ($78.81 per hour) Duration Fixed for 3 years

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

Position number 78260120 RTF 358590 Closing 12/11/2026

Contact officer Emily Lawson, Team Manager Policy, NT Public Guardian and Trustee – [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358590

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 critical analysis, strategic advice and support in the development and implementation of policies and legislation across the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) contributing to effective service delivery and promoting a culture of integrity and accountability on a casual basis to cater to business demands.

Context statement The PGT provides essential services in the areas of adult guardianship, health care decision making, estate administration and trust management as well as Will making and registration and storage services for Wills and Advance Personal Plans. This role focuses on policy development and contributes to the development and implementation of legislation,



providing high-level advice and analysis to address emerging issues, and ensuring alignment with PGT’s strategic goals.

Key duties and responsibilities

- Initiate and provide high-level policy advice regarding the delivery of services by the PGT.
- Undertake research, analysis and evaluation of a wide range of legislation-related issues, contemporary practice and emerging trends in public guardianship that impact the Northern Territory (NT).
- Participate in the development and implementation of legislation, policies, procedures, strategies and specific projects which support the effective management of guardianship issues and national reforms.
- Prepare high-level documentation including reports, discussion papers, submissions, briefings and correspondence.
- Build and maintain team-oriented relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders at local, Territory and national levels.
- Maintain effective reporting systems in all areas of responsibility to ensure the timely identification and management of risks and that service standards are consistently meeting needs and expectations of clients and stakeholders.
- Follow defined service quality standards, workplace health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

Selection criteria

Essential

- Sound knowledge and understanding of current trends, principles,



practices and issues relevant to adult guardianship or demonstrated ability to develop and gain this expertise.
- Advanced skills in strategic analysis, research and high level report writing to develop and communicate well founded policy advice.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex, sensitive projects effectively and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, with proven capability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Experience in preparing high level correspondence and reports including Ministerial briefs and publications for varied stakeholder groups.
- Proven experience in strategic planning, system/program evaluation and quality improvement methodologies.
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated experience in liaison, negotiation and consultation.
- Ability to design, implement and evaluate initiatives, applying strategic and creative thinking to analyse and resolve complex issues.

Desirable

- Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline such as Law, Public Administration, Social or Behavioural Sciences or similar.

Further information

Applicants may be required to undergo a criminal history check. A criminal history will not automatically preclude an applicant from appointment; however, any relevant criminal history will be considered in assessing suitability for the role. Successful applicants will be placed in a casual employment pool for a period of up to 36 months and may be engaged as operational requirements arise.

The pool will provide the agency with access to a range of pre-qualified candidates who can be called upon to undertake specialised, short-term, project-

based or temporary work as needed.

📌 Policy Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Attorney-General's Department
📍 Darwin