Agency Department of Trade, Business and Work unit Occupational Licensing and MigrationNT,

Asian Relations Business and Regions Division

Job title Senior Legal and Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

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

Position number 15258 RTF 361517 Closing 26/11/2026

Contact officer Millicent Rushwaya, Manager, Regulatory Reform on 08 8936 4081 or [email protected]

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

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361517

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

Undertake legal interpretation, policy development, research and analysis to support the delivery of DTBAR’s strategic and legislative priorities.

Context statement

Regulatory Reform sits within the Occupational Licensing, Legal and MigrationNT unit in the Business and Regions division. It leads legislative and policy reform and provides legal support across the functions within DTBAR’s remit.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in drafting proposals to be considered by government, including regulatory reform and regulatory impact appraisals

from a divisional perspective.
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Assist in the preparation of high-level documents such as cabinet submissions, ministerial briefs, and correspondence.
2. Conduct research, investigations and analysis to inform strategic and legal advice on national and Territory legislation, policy

and reform within the division’s remit.
1. Provide research, analysis and drafting to support the legal and policy work within the division’s remit.
2. Assist in preparing legislative drafting instructions and other documentation to inform and progress reform projects.
3. Assist in the review, development and implementation of relevant NT Government legislation across the work unit, including

analysing the interpretation and application of legislative provisions

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of legislation, including the ability to analyse legal issues.
2. Sound written and oral communication skills to meet the requirements of a wide range of audiences.
3. Experience in the development, analysis, implementation and evaluation of policies.
4. Well-developed research, analytical and conceptual skills.
5. The ability to respond to changing situations, set priorities, meet deadlines and produce work of a high standard both

individually and in a team environment.
1. Proven ability to interact effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.

Desirable

1. Relevant tertiary qualifications, for example in law or public policy, will be highly regarded.
2. Experience in working a regulatory workplace.

Further information When choosing to apply for this position, the applicant should consider the full requirements of the position in aligning their work experience and capabilities to this role. Please refer to the NT Public Sector Capability Framework and visit our website at https://dtbar.nt.gov.au/

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