Job description
Agency NT Police Force Work unit Office of the Deputy Commissioner
Job title Project Officer Designation Administrative Officer 7
Job type Full time Duration Fixed for 12 months
Salary package $117,356 - $126,251 Location Darwin
Position number 49607 RTF 351527 Closing 15/07/2026
Contact officer Sefika Noa, Project Director, Office of the Deputy Commissioner on 08 8985 7025 or
[email protected]
About the agency https://pfes.nt.gov.au/police
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=351527
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
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.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures
plans, go to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Lead the strategic development, governance and delivery of complex agency projects, providing authoritative advice, critical
analysis and coordinated oversight on sensitive internal policing matters to support organisational and government priorities.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Manage the development and delivery of complex projects, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities, government
objectives and legislative and policy frameworks.
2. Research, analyse and synthesise complex information relating to organisational projects and prepare high quality briefs,
reports, submissions and correspondence for senior executives.
3. Liaise effectively and professionally with internal staff at all levels within the department, as well as external stakeholders,
ensuring appropriate information access, management and use.
4. Manage information collation, analysis and reporting to ensure, accurate, and reliable project information.
5. Undertake research including collection, analysis and reporting against performance indicators and project outcomes.
6. Undertake project work and provide secretariat support as required.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Proven experience leading and delivering complex projects in a large organisation, including planning, governance,
implementation and reporting, while managing competing deadlines and sensitivities.
2. Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to liaise, consult, negotiate and build
effective working relationships with senior executives, internal stakeholders and external agencies at all levels, and to
communicate with influence and professionalism.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and ability to interpret legislation, policies, industrial documents, and the ability to develop,
implement and improve efficient, compliant procedures to support organisational requirements.
4. Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality strategic advice on complex organisational issues, including preparing clear,
accurate briefs and submissions for senior decision-makers.
5. Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to work independently, manage competing and changing
priorities, meet tight deadlines, adapt to change and deliver quality outcomes under pressure.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of contemporary project management, reform delivery or organisational policy frameworks within large or
complex organisations.
2. Experience working in, or providing advice to, a law enforcement, emergency services or highly regulated environment.
Further information
The selected applicant must consent to a check by NT Police of criminal records and intelligence data to confirm they have
no significant criminal history.
