Job description
Agency Department of Mining and Energy Work unit Legislation and Regulatory Reform
Job title Senior Policy Officer – Regulatory Reform Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 31/12/2027
Salary $132,408 - $147,919 Location Darwin
Position number 93260018 RTF 352114 Closing 28/07/2026
Contact Officer Emily Collard, Director Regulatory Reform on 08 8999 5345 or [email protected]
About the agency https://nt.gov.au/industry/energy
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352114
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
Assist to plan, develop, coordinate and undertake comprehensive reviews of Northern Territory legislation for the regulation of the
petroleum, pipeline and geothermal energy sectors.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Undertake high-quality research, analysis and evaluation of policy and legislation relating to energy resource management within the
Northern Territory, Australia and internationally to identify best-practice approaches.
2. Develop and present evidence-based policy advice, recommendations, legislative and regulatory solutions to ensure legislation is fit
for purpose as development of the Beetaloo Sub-basin progresses.
3. Lead aspects of the legislative review, reform and implementation process including progressing relevant amendments through
government deliberative and legislative processes.
4. Produce and assist with high level complex papers, reports, briefings, and correspondence, including public information papers,
Ministerial Briefings, Cabinet Submissions, drafting instructions, speech notes and research papers.
5. Assist to develop appropriate communication strategies and supporting information to facilitate extensive industry and stakeholder
engagement and consultation processes.
6. Plan for, coordinate, and manage stakeholder consultation on the review of relevant legislation, which may include consultation with
Aboriginal land councils, pastoralists, industry, and the community.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated strong research, conceptual and analytical skills, and the ability to critically interpret, assess and evaluate information
and legislation.
2. Demonstrated experience preparing sound policy and regulatory advice, proposing and implementing recommendations and
legislative solutions on a range of broad and complex issues.
3. Demonstrated experience resolving and progressing regulatory issues or strong involvement in the drafting and enactment of
legislation.
4. Demonstrated high-level written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, including the proven ability to communicate complex
legislative issues with clarity and influence, using a broad suite of communication tools.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships across a range of stakeholder groups that have competing
priorities and expectations.
6. Ability to work as a senior member of a small team, with minimal supervision, providing guidance to team members while
demonstrating high levels of personal performance, and the ability to manage significant pressures with competing demands, to
achieve outcomes.
Desirable
1. A relevant tertiary qualification in a field related to the vacancy.
2. Knowledge of, or demonstrated experience in, regulatory frameworks for the energy resources sector.
