Job description
Agency Department of People, Sport and Culture Work unit Office of Youth Affairs, Social Inclusion
Job title Policy Officer Designation Administrative Officer 6
Job type Full time Duration Fixed to 22/09/2028
Salary $102,505 - $114,282 Location Darwin
Position number 16885 RTF 354159 Closing 30/08/2026
Contact Officer Jemima Fernandes, A/Senior Policy Officer on 8999 3881 or [email protected]
About the agency https://youth.nt.gov.au
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=354159
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 Policy Officer is responsible for developing, coordinating and implementing and evaluating specific youth projects in
consultation with the Manager; and to provide a conduit between young people, the youth sector and the Northern Territory
Government. In addition to developing linkages with young people and youth service providers, the Policy Officer also undertakes
a range of research activities which contribute to the development of youth related policies and initiatives in the Northern Territory
and supports the administration of grants.
Context statement
The Policy Officer role works extensively with stakeholders, including young people to plan and coordinate all aspects and achieve
the best outcomes of youth programs such as the Northern Territory Youth Round Table, Northern Territory Youth Week and the
School Holiday Activities Calendars. The suitable applicant will be required to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage and coordinate all aspects of youth programs, including financial management of the program and facilitation of
weekend and virtual meetings.
2. Prepare high level reports and correspondence including Ministerial and Legislative Assembly Briefings, Cabinet Submissions,
speech notes and media releases.
3. Investigate national and international trends and initiatives in youth issues and provide advice regarding the feasibility of
adapting these initiatives to the Territory context.
4. Foster collaborative relationships across Government, the private sector and the community in advancing the priorities of
young Territorians.
5. Assist with the administration of grants through the Grants NT system and contribute to and support other functions and
projects undertaken by the Office of Youth Affairs as needed.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management, financial management, and facilitation of meetings.
2. Proven experience in research and analysis and in presenting detailed and complex information in plain English.
3. Demonstrated skills and experience in preparing high level reports and correspondence, including Ministerial and Legislative
Assembly briefings, Cabinet submissions, annual reports or similar and research reports.
4. Experience in fostering networks and building partnerships with key stakeholders, particularly the ability to work with and
develop relationships with young people.
5. Ability to apply an understanding and commitment to the principles and practices of community engagement.
6. High level of motivation and the ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and deadlines.
7. High level of communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively work and interact with people from
diverse cultures, backgrounds and community groups.
8. Demonstrated working experience in social media marketing and communications.
9. Knowledge of NT Government procurement and grants processes and the ability to use Grants NT system or similar.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of NT Public Sector financial management, and budget and procurement principles, practices and procedures or
similar.
2. NT Driver’s licence or ability to obtain.
Further information
The recommended applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Clearance notice and undergo a criminal
history check (a criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history).
