Job description
Agency Department of Treasury and Finance Work unit Financial Management Group
Job title Director - Evidence and Evaluation Designation Senior Administrative Officer 2
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $152,751 - $166,487 Location Darwin
Position number 25260011 RTF 349366 Closing 22/06/2026
Contact officer Tarrant Moore on 08 8999 6235 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.treasury.nt.gov.au/Pages/home.aspx
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=349366
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 Director, Evidence and Evaluation drives evaluation and evidence informed policy development across the whole of government
including de-implementation, cost benefit analysis and developing an NT-specific evidence base. Lead the Evidence and Evaluation team
(EET), including managing the transition from the Program Evaluation Unit (PEU).
Context statement
The unit promotes the use of evaluation in government decision making by supporting agencies to complete evaluation overviews as part
of their Cabinet submissions. It coordinates a rolling schedule of evaluations, strengthening these across the NT Government. The unit
maintains a database of completed evaluations and shares findings to inform future policy and program design.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Lead a high performing Evidence and Evaluation Team and oversee policy research relating to evidence and evaluation to ensure
delivery of work unit performance objectives and outcomes.
2. Provide critical evidence-based analysis and strategic advice to Department executives and agencies on prioritising evaluations,
appropriate evaluation approaches and the existing evidence base of programs across government.
3. Promote the use of evaluation and support evidence-informed policy development by raising awareness of program evaluation across
government through collaborative and constructive relationships and appropriate communications.
4. Manage the implementation of a whole of government program evaluation framework and relevant legislative instruments to drive
evidence-based decision-making on policy and resource allocation.
5. Develop plans, policies and procedures to support and coordinate evaluations across government.
6. Oversee the coordination of an annual whole-of-government evaluation schedule for the Expenditure Review Subcommittee of
Cabinet with specific advice to agencies on draft evaluation plans and reports.
7. Work closely with the Director, Budget Development to embed evidence and evaluation in the budget development process and
proactively support agencies with budget development evaluation requirements.
8. Support agencies to comply with the Treasurer’s Direction – Organisational performance and accountability including providing advice
on appropriate objectives and key performance indicators in strategic plans and budget papers.
9. Liaise and negotiate with interstate counterparts and external parties on program evaluation matters and represent the agency on
interagency and national working groups.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Expert knowledge of program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation in the context of evidence-based policy.
2. High level knowledge of research, statistical and data management techniques including awareness of evidence synthesis.
3. A thorough understanding of organisational performance and accountability including the strategic planning process and key
performance indicators.
4. Oral and written communication skills of a high order.
5. Proven project management skills to develop and implement change management initiatives and monitor, evaluate and report on
outcomes.
6. Demonstrated high-level leadership and team management skills, including the ability to develop professional staff, and commensurate
management experience.
7. The ability to collaborate and influence at the executive level across agencies to improve evidence-based processes.
Desirable
1. Tertiary qualification(s) in an appropriate discipline.
2. Comprehensive understanding of the Northern Territory Government decision-making processes and financial management
framework.
3. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.
Further information
Additional inclusions may include further information that is relevant to the vacancy; for example, criminal history checks, flexibility in
starting dates, requirements for travel, etc.
Approved: May 2026 Tarrant Moore, Executive Director, Budget and Strategy
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