Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Skills and Pathways NT
Job title Senior Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 6 Months
Salary $120,877 - $130,039 Location Darwin
Position number CO260054 RTF 359636 Closing 11/11/2026
Contact Officer Jessica Marin-Ulloa, A/Director VET Policy and Reform on (08) 899 49322 or jessica.marin-

[email protected]
About the agency www.education.nt.gov.au www.industry.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=359636

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF
YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity 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.

Primary objective
Provide sound operational advice and information relating to national and Northern Territory Vocational Education and
Training (VET) initiatives to support growing a skilled workforce that meets the Territory needs.

Context statement
The Skills NT division's function is to support the delivery of a skilled and capable workforce that meets the needs of the
Territory’s business community and industries. Skills NT is responsible for overseeing the vocational education and training
sector in the Northern Territory.

Key duties and responsibilities
1. Support the development and implementation of key projects, including governance, monitoring and reporting.
2. Provide high-quality, evidence-based analysis and strategic advice on national and Territory skills policies and

programs,



with a robust focus on initiatives aligned with the Skills NT Plan 2026-2029.
3. Prepare and review reports, briefings and correspondence, including ministerial and Legislative Assembly briefings,

and Cabinet submissions.
4. Build and maintain effective, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, including community groups,

government agencies, and industry partners including peak organisations.

Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience in leading and delivering complex projects and the ability to apply strategic thinking, manage

competing priorities and ensure timely high-quality outcomes aligned with organisational objectives.
2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in sensitive environments with professionalism and integrity, alongside sound

knowledge of government protocols and legislation, and experience preparing high-level reports and ministerial
correspondence.

3. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with project management, processes and policies.
4. Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the capacity to prioritise and meet competing deadlines,

work under pressure while maintaining quality of product and implement robust monitoring and evaluation systems to
identify areas for continuing improvement.

5. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including
culturally diverse groups and experienced in coordinating and promoting high-profile events, ensuring alignment with
strategic goals and public sector standards.

6. Demonstrated strategic, conceptual and analytical skills including the ability to translate complex matters into succinct
and meaningful documentation for use by others with a high-level ability to work independently and flexibly using initiative
and judgement in problem solving.

Desirable
1. Certificate IV or higher in business administration or project management.

Further information
Successful applicant will need to have a current working with children clearance notice (Ochre Card) or ability to obtain.

📌 Senior Project Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin