Job description
Agency Department of Education and Training Work unit School Review and Operational Policy
Job title Senior Manager Policy Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Part time (22hours 2 mins per week) Duration Fixed to 09/10/2026
Salary $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 36503 RTF 350104 Closing 28/06/2026
Contact officer Caroline Francis, Senior Manager Policy on 08 8944 9293 or [email protected]
About the agency https://education.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=350104
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
The Senior Policy Officer provides high level strategic coordination advice, research and support on a wide variety of policy
governance, development, review and publishing activities. This includes advice regarding national and Northern Territory
imperatives and other policy mechanisms that are managed by the Operational Policy team.
Context statement
The Quality Standards and Regulation (QSR) branch strengthens outcomes for children and young people through robust education
and care compliance, standards, and regulation. QSR works with stakeholders to support the Territory’s education and care sector
to operate effectively within legislation, policy and best practice.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Provide high level strategic advice and information on the policy governance, development, review and publishing cycle to
Department of Education and Training policy owners to enable delivery of multiple, simultaneous policy activities including the
responsibilities as custodian of the Policy and advisory library.
2. Provide high level support to policy owners by developing, preparing and supporting policy governance, development, review
and publishing activities.
3. Provide effective management of identified policy development or review activities that includes advice and support regarding
the policy governance, development, review and publishing cycle.
4. Foster effective collaborative partnerships and consult across the agency in the development, maintenance and evaluation of
policy.
5. Research and prepare high level reports, implementation plans, Cabinet and Ministerial correspondence, briefing notes, public
documents, monitoring and evaluation reports and other materials relevant for consideration of Directors, Executive Directors,
Department of Education and Training Executive or the Minister.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Sound strategic and conceptual planning and research skills in a multi-disciplinary environment and demonstrated ability to
exercise strong professional judgement when providing advice to facilitate effective decision making across a number of teams.
2. Demonstrated ability to articulate ideas clearly and fluently, both orally, in writing and visually, to support informed decision-
making linked to policy governance, development, review and publishing.
3. Well-developed knowledge of policy governance, development, review and publishing processes and tools; including an ability
to develop creative and flexible approaches to challenging issues, demonstrated flexibility in planning and managing workloads
and task completion against changing and competing demands to meet tight deadlines.
4. Well-developed knowledge of computer packages and systems, including Microsoft Office suite, NTG processes and TRM, or
similar systems.
5. Demonstrated high level interpersonal and negotiation skills, and an ability to interact effectively with people from diverse
cultures to build and maintain effective networks with a range of internal and external stakeholders and clients.
Desirable
1. Knowledge regarding NT and national education trends, policies and developments and the NT school environment to
contribute to the development of QSR support strategies and initiatives.
2. Knowledge of relevant acts and regulations and the Department of Education and Training’s strategic policy as it influences
operational policy.
Further information
The successful applicant will be required to hold a valid Northern Territory working with children clearance notice.
