Administrative Officer 6 - Remuneration Package Range $121,018 - $134,714

(including salary $ 102,505 - $114,282)

Occupational Licensing and MigrationNT, Business and Regions Division Darwin, Northern Territory

One ongoing full time vacancy is available

Call-to-Action

Use your legal and policy expertise to help shape Territory legislation and deliver reforms that support businesses, industries and communities across the NT.

Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR) supports a strong, sustainable and competitive Northern Territory economy through strategic policy, regulatory reform, industry development, trade, investment and workforce initiatives. Through collaboration, innovation and evidence-based decision making, DTBAR helps create opportunities for businesses, industries and communities across the Territory.

We are seeking a motivated and capable Senior Legal and Policy Officer to join the Regulatory Reform team within Occupational Licensing, Legal and MigrationNT. This is an exciting prospect to contribute to significant legislative and policy reform projects that have a direct impact on the Territory's regulatory environment.

About the Role

As a Senior Legal and Policy Officer, you will undertake legal research, policy analysis and reform development to support DTBAR's strategic and legislative priorities. You will work across a broad range of subject matters, providing high-quality advice and contributing to the development and implementation of legislation and policy initiatives.’’

Why join DTBAR

- Work on complex and meaningful legislative reform initiatives.

- Contribute directly to government decision-making and public policy outcomes.





- Ongoing employment and long-term career opportunities within the NT Public Sector.

- Supportive and collaborative team environment.

- Access to professional development, mentoring and career growth opportunities.

- Opportunity to build specialist expertise in regulatory reform, legislation and public policy.

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

- Experience interpreting and applying legislation and analysing legal issues.

- Strong written communication skills, including preparing clear and persuasive briefing material.

- Experience developing, analysing, implementing or evaluating public policy.

- Well-developed research, analytical and problem-solving skills.

- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills

- Applicants with tertiary qualifications in law, public policy or a related discipline and experience working in a regulatory, legislative or government environment will be highly regarded.

Why Darwin?

Enjoy an exceptional lifestyle where your commute is measured in minutes, not hours. Darwin offers a unique combination of career opportunity, outdoor living, cultural diversity and easy access to some of Australia's most iconic natural attractions.

For further information about this vacancy please contact:

Millicent Rushwaya, Manager, Regulatory Reform on 08 8936 40or @nt.gov.au

Quote vacancy number: 15258

Closing date: 26/11/2026

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search

📌 Senior Legal and Policy Officer (Darwin)
🏢 Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations
📍 Darwin