Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Review and Operational Policy

Job title Senior Policy Manager Designation Administrative Officer 7

Job type Full Time Duration Fixed to 31/01/2027

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

Position number 19403 RTF 358950 Closing 26/10/2026

Contact officer Trevor Owen - [email protected] or 08 8944 9211

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359703

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 accurate and timely policy advice and manage and coordinate the development and communication of policy and advisory resources to a high standard to support the delivery of educational services in the Northern Territory. Policy writing and advice will be delivered using the principles of writing in plain English and comply with the Australian

Government Style Manual.

Context statement The Assurance and Improvement branch provides expertise in policy, regulation, compliance, and standards across education. The School Review and Operational Policy work unit supports the development, implementation,

administration, and coordination of delegations, operational policy, school governance, and partnership activities that contribute to effective service delivery across the Department of Education and Training.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Draft, review and support others to develop operational policy,



for the benefit of schools and other stakeholders and clients.

This includes structured and consistent planning, considered research and analysis of emerging local and national educational matters of significance, identification of evidence based approaches, effective consultation with stakeholders, and policy writing and advice delivered in plain English.
1. Consistent with deadline expectations, prepare and contribute to well researched and informed reports, policy analysis and

other correspondence.
1. Develop and maintain lasting collaborative and cooperative partnerships with stakeholders and clients to ensure effective and

effective engagement on policy issues.
1. Provide high level advice through research and identify broader factors, trends and influences that may impact on

operational policy and assist with implementing a program of continuous workplace improvement.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated policy management experience including experience in evidence informed policy development and evaluation

within a legislative framework, significant experience in the preparation of policy and other documentation, exemplary written communication skills and competence in writing in plain English, with superior attention to detail and document presentation.
1. Demonstrated high level strategic, conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to recognise trends, anticipate system

needs and identify opportunities for continuous system improvement.
1. High level of interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures, to operate as

an effective team member, to cultivate and maintain networks and to work collaboratively.
1. High level of initiative and integrity demonstrated by a strong ability to manage workload, meet competing priorities and

complete policy and policy related projects within strict deadlines.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in a related field.

Further information The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid Northern Territory working with children clearance notice.

📌 Senior Policy Manager (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin