Job description
Agency Department of the Chief Minister and Work unit Strategic Policy and Coordination
Cabinet
Job title Principal Policy Officer Designation Senior Administrative Officer 1
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 08/04/2027
Salary $136,380 - $152,357 Location Darwin
Position number 38971 RTF 355244 Closing 09/09/2026
Contact Officer Gillian Sharkey, General Manager - Strategic and Corporate Services on 8999 6687 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://cmc.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=355244
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
Provide policy advice and support; contribute to complex research and analysis in relation to development, coordination,
implementation and evaluation of strategic policy initiatives. Will manage, supervise and/or contribute to a policy team
developing their policy knowledge, skills, and expertise.
Context statement
The Strategic Policy and Coordination Division supports Ministers and Cabinet to define and deliver high priority strategic
policy and reform initiatives, through leadership and coordination at the Territory level. There is a particular focus on
activities supporting the Government’s priorities to reduce crime, restore the Territory lifestyle and improve outcomes for
communities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Identify and lead research of strategic and social policy issues, including emerging issues, risks and opportunities.
2. Lead analysis and positioning of policy options to identify and develop solutions and advice for decision-makers.
3. Conduct policy consultation and negotiation on complex stakeholder issues, and translate evidence, stakeholder views
and government priorities into practical options.
4. Act as a conduit between policy areas and management to identify policy-related links, dependencies and opportunities
for coordinated action.
5. Build and support cooperation and collaboration across teams and agencies to progress shared policy outcomes.
6. Monitor implementation of existing policies and conduct reviews and/or evaluations to inform future policy development
and continuous improvement.
7. Lead the provision of specialised advice on highly complex and sensitive strategic policy matters.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated experience delivering strategic policy work in a government or comparable environment, including
researching issues, assessing evidence and preparing practical policy advice for decision-makers.
2. Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, including the ability to analyse complex information, identify key issues and
options, and develop clear, evidence-based recommendations within short timeframes.
3. Experience preparing high-quality written material, including briefs, correspondence, reports, Cabinet or ministerial advice, that
explains complex issues clearly and concisely.
4. Experience coordinating policy projects or work programs, including planning work, managing competing priorities and
delivering outputs to agreed standards and deadlines.
5. Ability to work collaboratively across government, with stakeholders and with subject matter experts to test issues, build shared
understanding and progress practical policy outcomes.
6. Sound judgement, initiative and resilience in dealing with sensitive, ambiguous or fast-moving issues, including knowing when
to escalate risks and seek direction.
Desirable
1. A relevant undergraduate degree.
2. Technical knowledge and expertise relevant to the agency’s business and strategic direction, specific policy areas or
specific policy skills.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to undergo a criminal history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant
from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).
