Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet Work unit Emergency Recovery and Security Coordination

Job title Policy and Projects Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin

Position number 15225 RTF 361644 Closing 25/11/2026

Contact Officer Ashley Abbott, Assistant Director Security on 08 8999 8971 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361644

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

This position is responsible for strengthening the Northern Territory Government’s security arrangements through the development and implementation of policies and projects, providing authoritative advice on protective security requirements and maintaining the Territory

Crisis Coordination Centre capability.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Develop and implement policies and projects that uplift security in the Northern Territory across a range of portfolios, including counter

terrorism, protective security, critical infrastructure, and countering foreign interference.
1. Maintain security administration requirements for the NT Government’s national security clearances, including processing requests,

providing advice, improving processes, stakeholder engagement, incident reporting, and maintaining records.
1. Provide strategic and evidence-based advice on Territory and national security matters to senior executives,



government agencies and

external stakeholders at all levels, including through the preparation of briefs and memorandums.
1. Implement and maintain required security processes for the management of national security information created, received, used and

held by the NT Government.
1. Administer and maintain the Territory Crisis Coordination Centre (T3C) capability.
2. Provide secretariat and administrative support to the Emergency Recovery and Security Coordination team, including minute-taking,

records management, processing invoices, and booking travel.

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated ability to interpret complex information and provide advice on protective security arrangements with a proven capacity

to manage sensitive information with integrity, confidentiality, and discretion.
1. Proven experience in developing and contributing to projects and policies, including undertaking research and analysis, formulating

recommendations, and successfully delivering outcomes within set timeframes.
1. Demonstrated ability to exercise initiative and strategic judgement to identify opportunities, resolve complex issues and drive

continuous improvement, while working effectively both independently and as part of a team.
1. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels and communicate complex information

clearly and succinctly.
1. Robust writing skills with demonstrated experience in producing high-quality reports, briefings, memorandums, minutes, and other

written content tailored to diverse audiences.
1. Ability to work after hours and on weekends in response to crisis and emergency events.

Desirable

1. Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the national and Territory security landscape.

Further Information The occupant of this position will need to hold or be able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance to Negative Vetting Level 1 (NV1). Visit the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency website for information on eligibility and suitability.

📌 Policy and Projects Officer (Darwin)
🏢 NT Government - Department of the Chief Minister and Cabinet
📍 Darwin