Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit Strategic Services
Job title Assistant Director Intergovernmental Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1

Relations
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 12/11/2027
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 19141 RTF 360034 Closing 12/11/2026
Contact Officer Lisa Williams, Director Intergovernmental Relations on 08 8999 5636 or

[email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/homepage
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=360034

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
Lead and manage the design, development and implementation of priority policy initiatives and strategies through cross
divisional and interagency coordination, in response to current and emerging issues affecting education in the Northern
Territory.
Context statement
The Intergovernmental Relations team, situated within Strategic Policy, is responsible for overseeing strategic partnerships
with the Australian Government and Northern Territory Government agencies, ensuring the department’s interests are
effectively represented in national forums and collaborative initiatives. Through high-quality, evidence-based advice, the
team informs senior policy, planning, and decision-making, while supporting the negotiation and implementation of




intergovernmental agreements and contributing to whole-of-government coordination on national reform priorities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the development and implementation of national strategic projects and initiatives, including National

Partnership Agreements and Federation Funding Agreement Schedules, as well as coordinating processes for national
meetings.

2. Develop and maintain strategic alliances and collaborative partnerships with internal and external stakeholders at local
and national levels to ensure projects are implemented successfully and service delivery is appropriate and reflects
changing demands.

3. Preparation of high-level advice, including policy briefs and complex correspondence for the Northern Territory and
Australian governments, analysis of intergovernmental agreements, and development of report content for publication.

4. Provide strategic resource management to ensure alignment with strategic reform objectives.
5. Collate and analyse data and information and prepare high level correspondence, submissions and reports as required,

to enable the Minister, the Chief Executive and senior managers to carry out their function effectively.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Highly developed written, oral and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to consult, collaborate, negotiate and

effectively influence groups with diverse interests to establish commitment to agreed outcomes.
2. Demonstrated high level strategic, conceptual and analytical skills to identify and prioritise strategies and projects in a

complex and changing setting.
3. Experience with strategic project and policy development and implementation and management of new initiatives.
4. Detailed understanding of government budget cycles, financial monitoring and reporting processes.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualifications in education, public policy or administration, business or similar.
2. Contemporary knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Further information
The successful applicant must have a current Working with Children Card, or the ability to obtain.

📌 Assistant Director Intergovernmental Relations (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Education and Training
📍 Darwin